The Winnipeg Jets (31-13-3) travel to face off against the Utah Hockey Club (19-19-7) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hockey Club are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Golden Knights. Puck drop is set for 9:30 ET.

Jets vs Hockey Club

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 31-13-3 this season. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 11.

Seven different players scored for the Jets, who trailed 2-0 early in the first period. Vladislav Namestnikov got Winnipeg on the board with 7:37 left in the opening period.

The Utah Hockey Club Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Utah fell to 19-19-7 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. The Hockey Club led 2-0 before giving up four straight goals. Utah entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Logan Cooley put Utah on the board at 8:08 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:00 in the second. However, the Golden Knights responded with four unanswered goals, including the game-winner at 17:45 in the third period.

Winnipeg Offense Breakdown

In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets’ offense was highlighted by two empty-net goals, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring his 9th of the season and Cole Perfetti adding his 4th. Earlier, Alex Iafallo netted his first goal of the year on a power play, while Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd. Mark Scheifele also recorded his 8th goal of the season.

Winnipeg took 34 shots on goal and had 10 assists. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season and later added his 7th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the year.

Hockey Club Offense Breakdown

Utah Hockey Club put 19 shots on goal and scored three times in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole scored his first. Logan Cooley added his second goal of the year.

Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. Logan Cooley also registered his eighth assist, and Clayton Keller added his sixth. Utah had 13 giveaways in the game.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 13:11 in the 1st period and another at 11:58, putting them down 2-0. After taking a 3-2 lead, they gave up the tying goal at 11:21 in the 2nd period and another at 13:09 in the 3rd. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the Jets’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Utah Team Defense

Utah’s defense gave up the first goal at 15:06 in the 2nd period and allowed the game-winner 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting an 88.6% save percentage.

Jets vs Hockey Club Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Through their last three home contests, the Hockey Club offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Utah posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hockey Club have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Jets have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.

Jets vs Hockey Club Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Jets to come out with a win against the Hockey Club while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -141, I’m placing my bet on the Jets to win outright.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Hockey Club to cover. Even if the Jets win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Hockey Club should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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