In what’s shaping up to be a gritty series, the Nashville Predators host the Winnipeg Jets in a crucial Game 5 tonight. After each team stole a win in the other’s arena, the Predators should be amped to be returning to Bridgestone Arena, where they are 12-4 SU in their last 16 playoff games as home favorites. Nashville opened as a -145 favorite to take the edge in the series.
- The total has gone OVER in six of the Predators' last eight games at home.
- Nashville is 2-7 ATS in its last nine games.
- Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last seven games on the road.
The Predators stunned the Jets 2-1 in Game 4 and ended Winnipeg’s 13-game home winning streak. Nashville got back to basics with their defensive intensity and limited the Jets to one goal on 32 shots and held them off the scoreboard until the final seconds of the game. Goaltender Pekka Rinne was outstanding in a bounce-back effort after allowing five goals on 43 shots and will be counted on to shut the door on Winnipeg’s high-powered offense. If bettors are wagering on the Predators, they’ll be happy to know that Nashville 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when hosting the Jets.
It Winnipeg wants any chance to snag a win in Nashville, it will need to find a way to overcome Rinne and score some goals. The Jets rank sixth of eight teams left in the postseason in away goals but defensively, they’ve been top-notch. Winnipeg is only allowing 2.33 goals per game in the playoffs and Connor Hellebuyck will need to be a huge factor in stifling the Predators. The Jets netminder has a 3.91 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage in eight games vs the Predators and Winnipeg is 11-4 SU in their last 15 games with one day off between games.
The total opened at 5.5 and the OVER should be heavily considered. The total has gone OVER in six of the last eight games in this matchup with an average combined score of 7.25 goals per game. When you factor in that 28 goals have been scored between these two teams in four playoff games, it could be a shootout in Nashville tonight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Winnipeg Jets before puck drop in this match found them as 145 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2.2 victory for the Jets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Nashville will face the 58-22-11 Jets. In totals betting, the Predators are 46-45-1 in over under betting so far this season while the Winnipeg Jets are 44-45-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The Nashville Predators sit at No. 14 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Winnipeg Jets sit at a No. 12 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nashville's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.27 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.63 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 21.24% while the Jets defense kills off 81% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Winnipeg is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 11 games
- Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Nashville is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
- Nashville is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games
- Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Nashville, Monday, May 7th
