Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Jets? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Canucks.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Thursday, April 18th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

  • Based on projections, we have the Jets coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
  • Take the Jets on the moneyline
  • The Jets should also cover at -1.5

Can the Canucks Pull Off a Road Win?

Heading into their 82nd and final game of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have already clinched the top spot in the Pacific Division and are locked into the second seed in the Western Conference. Overall, the Canucks are 50-22-9, and they have gone 29-20 against other Western Conference teams.

Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone just 5-5, and they have won two straight games. On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 23-13-4, and they have gone 17-9 against other Pacific Division teams. As the underdog this season, Vancouver has gone 15-9-3, and they have been the underdog in 27 games.

On the road, the Canucks have a puck line record of 20-20 this season and an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game. Overall, Vancouver’s puck line record is 41-40, including a mark of 31-15 in games decided by more than one goal.

Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone just 2-8 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is 19-8. So far, Vancouver has been the underdog in 27 games and has an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per contest in those matchups.

On average, Vancouver’s games have finished with 6.1 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.3. In total, the Canucks come in with an over/under record of 40-37-4.

Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

Offensively, the Canucks come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. In terms of the Canucks’ offense during power plays, they are 12th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.

Vancouver’s current leading scorer is Brock Boeser. This season, he has 40 goals, which puts him 17th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 33 assists.

Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 50 games in this season. His current record is 35-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.904%.

Will Winnipeg Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

At home this season, the Jets have gone 26-11-3 and have won three straight games. Overall, Winnipeg has won seven straight games and has gone 51-24-6 this season. Against the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 32-17.

As the favorite this season, Winnipeg has gone 39-14-3 and has won four straight games when favored. In the Central Division, the Jets are in second place.

At home this season, the Jets have gone 21-19 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. So far, they have 36 wins by multiple goals and have gone 27-29 against the puck line when favored.

Overall, Winnipeg’s puck line record is 43-38, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10 games. In their last five home games, the Jets have gone just 1-4 against the puck line.

On average, Winnipeg’s games have finished with 5.6 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 5.9. In total, the Jets come in with an over/under record of 35-39-7.

Through their last three road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

On the offensive side, the Jets are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 18th in the league. Looking at how the Jets’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 21st in power play goals and 28th in shorthanded goals.

Winnipeg’s leading scorer is Kyle Connor. So far, he has 34 goals which is 24th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Connor has 27 assists this season.

Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Goalie Laurent Brossoit comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.496%.