After overcoming a three-goal deficit and sniping seven goals in Game 3, the Winnipeg Jets look to take a stranglehold on their second-round series tonight in Game 4 vs the Nashville Predators. The Jets have won 13 straight games at the MTS Centre and are 36-9 SU in their barn since the start of the season. Winnipeg opened as a -130 favorite to snag another victory and put the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Predators on the brink of elimination.
- The Jets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
- The Predators are 6-0 SU in their last six games after a loss.
- The Predators are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games.
What’s been most impressive about the Jets offense in these playoffs is how they’re scoring. Winnipeg has notched 31 goals in eight postseason games and only five have come on the man advantage. The depth of the Jets forwards comes out in waves vs their opponents and their top six could be the most talented in the NHL.
But where the Jets get overlooked is on the defensive end as they’re only allowing 2.38 goals per game in the playoffs and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has stood tall between the pipes. Hellebuyck has posted a .920 save percentage and has helped limit the Predators to 10 goals through three games. The Jets could be a decent wager tonight when you consider they’ve won 17 of their last 20 games overall and four of their last five when hosting Nashville.
As for the Predators, their trademark defense has been exploited by the Jets thus far in this series as they’ve allowed 3.33 goals per game and goaltender Pekka Rinne has been hung out to dry by Nashville’s defensemen on more than one occasion. Rinne has allowed 12 goals through three games vs the Jets and has been peppered with 109 shots. The Preds will need to regroup and get back to their winning formula that worked during the season as they are 13-5 SU in their last 18 road games and were the best defensive road team in the league during the regular season when they only allowed 2.44 goals per game.
The total opened at 6 and bettors should heavily consider the OVER. The OVER has hit in six of the last eight games in this matchup with an average combined score of 8.3 goals per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Nashville Predators were listed as +112 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 6 before betting started earlier on Thursday at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Jets to win this game 3.9-2.1. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Winnipeg Jets sport a record of 58-21-11 heading into this matchup, while the Nashville Predators sit at 58-22-11 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 44-44-2 for the Jets and 46-44-1 for the Predators. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Nashville injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Jets at No. 12 and the Predators at No. 14 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.42 goals per game, against a Nashville defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.65 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 23.39% while the Predators defense kills off 82.37% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Nashville was a 7-4 loser on the road against the Jets. Bettors on Winnipeg at -143 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Nashville is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games
- Nashville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Nashville is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
- Winnipeg is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Winnipeg is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games
- Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville home to Winnipeg, Saturday, May 5
