Jets vs Knights Betting Odds May 18

Can Jets bounce back to even series at 2-2 vs Knights?

The Winnipeg Jets will try to regroup tonight as they face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 in the Western Conference final. The Jets were shut down 4-2 on Wednesday in Game 3 and will be in desperation mode to get a split in the desert as the team that goes up 3-1 in the conference final wins the series 98 percent of the time (65-1). The Knights opened as slight home favorites at -115 and are 5-1 SU at home in the playoffs.

SHARK BITES
  • The Jets are 1-3 SU and ATS in their last four games vs the Golden Knights.
  • The Golden Knights are 8-1 SU in their last nine games at home vs teams with winning records.
  • The Jets are 20-7 SU in their last 27 games.

The Jets have been keeping the pressure on the Knights but goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has been sensational in this series, especially in Game 3 when Winnipeg was making its final push. Fleury is continuing his case for the Conn Smythe Trophy with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage in the postseason and robbed Jets sniper Mark Scheifele on a couple of occasions near the end of the game. Vegas got on the board within 30 seconds of the Sportsbook period and the Knights are now 8-1 SU in their last nine games when scoring first. If bettors plan to back the Golden Knights, they should know that they’re 7-1 SU in their last eight games at home, outscoring their competition 22-10 in those games.

Speaking of Scheifele, someone else on the Jets needs to score if they want to knock off Vegas. Scheifele has 14 goals in the postseason, scored both goals in the Game 3 loss and has notched 11 markers on the road, which is an NHL record. But his offensive exploits may not mean much if they can’t get solid goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets netminder has a .897 save percentage in this series and has allowed the first goal in back-to-back games. Winnipeg backers will be happy to know that the Jets are 6-1 SU in their last seven games after consecutive losses and are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road.

The total opened at 5.5 and the OVER should be heavily considered in this tilt. The OVER has hit in the Knights’ last four games at home with an average combined score of 7 goals per game, while the OVER has hit in the Jets’ last four games on the road with an average combined score of 7.25 goals per game. Look for a shootout in the desert tonight.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights were listed earlier today as -121 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook betting total around 60.5.

OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.3-2.3 win for the Golden Knights on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Vegas Golden Knights sport a record of 61-26-8 heading into this matchup, while the Winnipeg Jets sit at 61-25-11 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 47-44-4 for the Golden Knights and 47-47-3 for the Jets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs Winnipeg injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, it's the No. 20-ranked Golden Knights and the No. 12-rated Jets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Vegas Golden Knights' No. 6-ranked offense (3.26 goals per game) against a Winnipeg Jets defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.63 goals per game allowed. The Golden Knights power play has clicked at a 20.95% rate while the Jets have a 81.09% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Winnipeg, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Golden Knights on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Golden Knights at -134 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Winnipeg is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
  • Winnipeg is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
  • Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Winnipeg is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
  • Vegas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
  • Vegas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
  • Vegas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Winnipeg home to Vegas, Sunday, May 20

The Jets are 1-3 SU and ATS in their last four games vs the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights are 8-1 SU in their last nine games at home vs teams with winning records.home The Jets are 20-7 SU in their last 27 games.away
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