The Winnipeg Jets (46-24-6) travel to face off against the Minnesota Wild (36-29-10) on Saturday, April 6th. This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wild are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 4:00 ET.

Jets vs Wild

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

On the year, the Jets have gone 46-24-6 and are in 4th place in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, they sit in 3rd place. On the road, Winnipeg has gone 21-13-3 this season and are on a two-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 4-6, and they are 2-3 in their last five games.

In games where they have been favored, Winnipeg has gone 37-14-3 this season. Against Western Conference opponents, the Jets have gone 27-17 this year. In their last three games, Winnipeg has gone 2-1.

On the season, the Jets have gone 39-37 against the puck line, including going 26-28 as the favorite. So far, they have 33 wins by multiple goals.

As the favorite, Winnipeg’s average scoring margin is +1 goal per game. In their last ten games, the Jets have gone 4-6 against the puck line, and their average scoring differential on the road this year is +.2 goals per game.

Facing the Flames in their last game, the Jets won by a score of 5-2. In all three periods, the Jets’ offense found the net against the Flames. Of Winnipeg’s five goals, two came while in power play. They ended the game with 45 shots on goal and had nine giveaways.

Coming into the game favored by -1.5, Winnipeg also managed to pick up a victory against the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.

The Minnesota Wild Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Minnesota enters this game with an overall record of 36-29-10 and has 82 points, putting them in 6th place in the Central Division and 10th in the Western Conference. At home this season, the Wild have gone 20-13-6 and have been the underdog in 39 of their 75 games.

Over their last ten games, Minnesota has gone 5-5 and they have lost two of their last three games. Against the Western Conference, the Wild have gone 21-22 this season.

Minnesota enters this game with an overall puck line record of 39-36, including a puck line record of 24-15 as the underdog. So far this year, the Wild have had 24 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by just one goal. Over their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5.

As the underdog, Minnesota’s average scoring margin is -.9 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is at .0 goals per contest. The team’s puck line record at home this year is 19-20, including going 2-3 vs. the puck line in their last five games at home.

Following a 5-2 loss at home to the Avalanche, the Wild are eager to bounce back. Offensively, the Wild scored one goal in the first period and one time in the second period. Out of Minnesota’s two goals, one were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 46 shots on goal and had nine giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Minnesota not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

Winnipeg Offense Breakdown

The Jets come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 17th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Jets have a 22-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 23-11.

The Jets come in with an over/under record of 31-38-7. Over the season, there have been 39 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 5.6 goals per game.

Wild Offense Breakdown

The Wild come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 22nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 21st in the league. This season, the Wild have a 21-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-15 record.

This season, the Wild have an over/under record of 35-36-4. Throughout the season, they have played 40 games that went over the 5.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.3 per game.

Winnipeg Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Jets head into the game ranked 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Winnipeg. So far, they are 5th in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Minnesota Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Wild head into the game ranked 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.8 shots per game against Minnesota. So far, they are 12th in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.

Jets vs Wild Trends

• Across the Jets last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Wild have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 4-6 straight up.

Jets vs Wild Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Jets to secure a victory over the Wild on the road. With the moneyline currently set at -124, I’m locking in my bet on the Jets straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Wild to cover. Even in the event of a Jets victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Wild should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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