The Vancouver Canucks (34-27-13) travel to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (50-19-4) on Sunday, March 30th. This game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 3:00 ET.

Canucks vs Jets

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 34-27-13 this season. Vancouver entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

After trailing 1-0, Pius Suter tied the game in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even it up. Suter then scored again, with just 26 seconds left, to secure the win for Vancouver.

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 50-19-4. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied to score 7 goals from 7 different players. They pulled ahead for good with a goal at 12:22 in the third period, and added two empty-netters to seal the victory.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver with two goals, bringing his season total to 3 and 4. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period, but Suter’s first goal tied the game at 1-1 in the second.

Jets Offense Breakdown

Winnipeg’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the back of the net. The Jets took 34 shots on goal, and two of their goals came on empty nets, including Nikolaj Ehlers’ 9th of the season. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the year on a power play in the 3rd period.

Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg, netting his 3rd goal of the season. He later picked up his 7th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Mark Scheifele also contributed with his 8th goal and 10th assist of the season.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game against the Lightning. They also gave up a 4-3 lead in the 3rd period, but their offense responded with three straight goals to secure the win. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and an 86.7% save percentage.

Canucks vs Jets Trends

• Vancouver has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
• In their last five games at home, the Jets have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• Winnipeg has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Canucks have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 2-3.

Canucks vs Jets Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Jets is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -224, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Canucks to cover. Even if the Jets secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Canucks 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.

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