Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) looks on during game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals between the Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jets Aim For First Playoff Series Win in Franchise History

The Winnipeg Jets have never won a playoff series in franchise history, but with the Jets holding a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, that could change in Game 5 on Friday. After dropping the Sportsbook two games of the series in Winnipeg, the Wild will be looking to reverse their ugly 0-5 SU record in their last five trips to Manitoba.

Sportsbook opened the Jets as -212 home favorites with a total of 5.5.

SHARK BITES
  • The total has gone UNDER in five of the Jets’ last six games (avg combined score: 4.67).
  • The total has gone UNDER in seven of the Wild’s last nine games in the playoffs.
  • The Wild are 1-6 SU in their last seven games on the road.

Excluding an ugly Game 3 loss, the Jets have been the superior team in this series. The Jets’ top line of Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor combined to finish with two goals, two assists and a plus-5 rating in Game 4. Five Jets players have three points or more in the series – led by forward Patrik Laine’s four points. Vezina Trophy candidate Connor Hellebuyck got pulled after two periods in Game 3 but responded by making 30 saves for his first postseason shutout in Game 4.

The Wild, who are playing without Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, realize the odds are stacked against them to come back, but their defense needs to step up if they’re going to accomplish the feat. Minnesota goaltender Devan Dubnyk has faced an average of 35.5 shots per game in the series, and the netminder has saved 132 of 142 shots for a .930 save percentage so far.

Winnipeg’s home-ice advantage has been huge for bettors. In the Jets’ past 11 at Bell MTS Place, they are 11-0 SU.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Winnipeg Jets as -250 favorites earlier today. The OVER/UNDER opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4-1.2 result in favor of the Jets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

55-21-10 Winnipeg battles the Wild, currently with a 46-29-11 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 42-42-2 for the Jets and 42-40-4 for the Wild. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Minnesota injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 15-rated Wild taking on the No. 12-rated Jets in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.35 goals per game, against a Minnesota defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.83 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 23.24% while the Wild defense kills off 81.14% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

 

Betting Trends
  • Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games
  • Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
  • Winnipeg is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
  • Winnipeg is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
  • Winnipeg is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Minnesota home to Winnipeg, Sunday, April 22

The total has gone UNDER in five of the Jets’ last six games (avg combined score: 4.67).home The total has gone UNDER in seven of the Wild’s last nine games in the playoffs.away The Wild are 1-6 SU in their last seven games on the road.away
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