Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Jets.

WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

  • Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Jets.
  • We like the Jets on the moneyline (-110)
  • The Jets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Jets Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

As the fourth-place team in the Western Conference, the Jets have an overall record of 47-24-6 and 100 points. In the Central Division, Winnipeg is in third place with a record of 17-6. Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 4-6, and they have won three straight games. On the road this season, Winnipeg has a record of 22-13-3.

When playing against other teams from the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 28-17. As the underdog, Winnipeg is 9-10-3 this season and has gone 3-0 in their last three games. Over their last five games, the Jets have a record of 3-2.

On the season, the Jets have a puck line record of 40-37 and have won 34 games by multiple goals. Their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.

As the underdog, Winnipeg has a puck line record of 13-9, and they are 19-19 against the puck line on the road. In their last three road games, the Jets’ puck line record is 1-2, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten road games.

This season, Winnipeg’s games are averaging 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 5.9. The Jets currently have an over/under record of 32-38-7.

In their last three games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.

For their offensive performance, the Jets come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 17th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 16th in the league. This year, the Jets have recorded a 22-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 24-11 record.

Winnipeg’s leading goal scorer is Tyler Toffoli. So far this season, he has 31 goals, placing him 31st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 20 assists so far.

In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 15th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets the start and has made 57 starts this season. His record at this point is 34-19, and his save percentage is 0.982%.

Can the Predators Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

At 45-29-4, the Predators are currently in 6th place in the Western Conference and 4th in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

So far this season, the Predators have been favored in 36 of their 78 games, and they have a record of 24-11-1 in those games. At home, Nashville has gone 22-16-1, and in games against other Western Conference teams, they have a record of 27-21.

At home this season, the Predators have gone 19-20 vs. the puck line, and they are 6-4 in their last ten home games. Overall, Nashville has gone 42-36 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 27-15 when listed as the underdog.

So far, the Predators have 27 wins by multiple goals and 18 wins by just one goal. Their average scoring margin this year is +.2 goals per game, and they have dropped their last two games against the puck line.

Games involving Nashville have an average of 6.3 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Predators come in with a record of 35-37-6.

In their last three games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.

On the offensive side, the Predators are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 12th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 8th in the league. So far this year, the Predators are 25-14 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 18-14 in games with fewer shots on goal.

The leading scorer for Nashville’s offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 43 goals, ranking 9th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 46 assists.

Defensively, the Predators are currently 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 15th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 61 starts this season. His record at this point is 34-23, and his save percentage is 1.0%.