The Jets and Hurricanes are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes will host the game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.

WINNIPEG JETS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5

This game will be played at PNC Arena at 12:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:

  • Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Hurricanes picking up a 4-3 win.
  • Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)

Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Through 58 games, the Jets hold a record of 37-16-5, putting them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 7-3, and they have won four straight games when favored. On the road this season, the Jets have gone 16-9-3.

Overall, Winnipeg has been favored in 40 of their 58 games and has a record of 30-7-3 in those games. As the underdog, the Jets have gone 7-9-2 this season. Over their last five games, Winnipeg has gone 4-1, and they have won two of their last three games.

On the road this season, the Jets have gone 13-15 against the puck line. Overall, they have a puck line record of 30-28. In their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone just 3-7 against the puck line.

So far, the Jets have 25 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last three road games, Winnipeg has gone 0-3 against the puck line and 1-4 in their last five.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Winnipeg is 5.4. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6. The Jets come in with an over/under record of 20-31-7.

Through their last three road games, Winnipeg has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 20th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. This season, the Jets have a 16-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 20-7 record.

Winnipeg’s leading goal scorer is Kyle Connor. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 34th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Connor has 17 assists this season.

The Hurricanes defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 6th with 4 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Carolina, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 43 games in this season. His current record is 28-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.953%.

Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes at Home?

At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 19-7-4, and overall, they are 36-18-6, which has them in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is 4th, and they have gone 22-10 against conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

So far this season, Carolina has been favored in 53 of their 60 games, and they have gone 33-14-6 in those games. Over their last five games, the Hurricanes have gone 3-2, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games. With 78 points, Carolina is 2nd in the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina comes into the game with a puck line record of 24-36 on the year and 22 wins by multiple goals. So far this year, the Hurricanes have an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game.

When playing at home, the team’s puck line record is 12-18, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. In their last ten games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 4-6.

This season, Carolina’s games are averaging 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Hurricanes currently have an over/under record of 25-34-1.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Winnipeg has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

On the offensive side, the Hurricanes are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 11th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 4th in the league. This season, the Hurricanes have a 24-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 11-1 record.

Carolina will be looking for a good game from Sebastian Aho who leads the team in scoring with 23 goals, ranking 38th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Aho has 39 assists this season.

In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.3 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-10, and his save percentage is 0.673%.