The Minnesota Wild have held home serve and can even their series vs the Winnipeg Jets tonight in Game 4. The Wild trounced the Jets 6-2 in Game 3 and have won four of their last five games at the Xcel Center when hosting their divisional rival. Minnesota opened as a minuscule -117 favorite to get the victory.
- The Jets are 6-2 SU in their last eight games vs the Wild.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of the Jets’ last five games.
- Winnipeg is 1-5 ATS in its last six games on the road.
The Jets got on the board first in Game 3 and typically when they come out of the gate with a score, Winnipeg gets the victory as it was 37-10 SU this season when scoring first. But the Jets gave up two goals in the first period and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck got chased out of the net in the third after giving up six goals on 26 shots. While Hellebuyck has been stellar at home, his record on the road is suspect (14-13 SU in 27 starts) and the Jets may need to outscore the Wild if they plan to obtain their first road playoff win in franchise history.
Minnesota took advantage of its chances (2-for-3 on the power play) despite being outshot 31-29 in Game 3. Mikael Granlund led the way with a goal and an assist and goaltender Devan Dubnyk kept the Wild in the game by stopping all 12 of Winnipeg’s shots in the third period. At the Xcel Center, Minnesota is 11-1 SU in its last 12 divisional games and puckline bettors tonight could consider the Wild, who are 4-1 ATS in their last five at home.
The total opened at 5.5 and UNDER bettors have been profiting when these two teams clash as the UNDER has hit in three of the last four games in this matchup with an average combined score of 5.75 goals per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Minnesota Wild in this one found them earlier as -117 favorites on the NHL moneyline at Sportsbook. Betting the OVER/UNDER total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2 win for the Jets on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wild sit at 46-28-11 on the season; in comparison, the Winnipeg Jets are currently 54-21-10. Looking to wager on the totals? Minnesota is 42-39-4 OU, and Winnipeg is 42-41-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The Wild sit at No. 15 in the current NHL power poll here at OddsShark, while the Jets sit at No. 12 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild's No. 12-ranked offense (3.08 goals per game) against a Winnipeg Jets defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.67 goals per game allowed. The Wild power play has clicked at a 20.97% rate while the Jets have a 81.21% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Winnipeg lost its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Wild on April 15. Bettors who backed the Wild at +103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Winnipeg is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
- Winnipeg is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games
- Winnipeg is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games
- Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Minnesota, Friday, April 20
