Jets Pick To Soar Over Penguins in NHL Picks Today
One has hit its first speed bump in what has been a surprisingly positive season.
The other has driven on the rumble strip for the entirety of the 2023-24 season.
So, yes, when the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins meet at the Canadian Life Center Saturday, it will be an important game for both teams.
The Jets have dropped five straight though they are third in the Central Division, and are readying themselves for a Stanley Cup Playoff appearance.
Pittsburgh has dropped 25 of 48 games, including a 3-2 loss Friday night to the Minnesota Wild and former goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.
Despite being in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins are trying to make a desperate – albeit likely ill-fated – playoff push.
The Penguins trail Detroit by five points for the second Eastern Conference wild card, and are seven points behind Philadelphia for third in the Metropolitan.
All of which is why the Jets are the smart bet when it comes to Las Vegas NHL odds at the sportsbook.
Penguins vs Jets Game Information
- Game: Penguins (23-18-7) vs Jets (30-14-5).
- Location: Canada Life Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Day/Time: Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:07 p.m. ET
- Penguins vs Jets Live Stream: NHL.com
The Winnipeg Jets (30-14-5) are -145 moneyline favorites on NHL bet predictions when they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-18-7) on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Canada Life Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on SN-PIT. The over/under is 5.5 in the matchup.
Penguins vs Jets Odds and Spreads
Penguins vs Jets Betting Trends
- Winnipeg has lost five straight games.
- Winnipeg has lost five straight games against Eastern Conference competition.
- Winnipeg has lost five straight games after scoring two or fewer goals in its previous contest.
- Winnipeg has lost four straight games played on one day’s rest.
- Winnipeg has won-13-of-its-last-16-games when its opponent scored two-or-fewer-goals in its previous game.
- Pittsburgh has won seven straight games played on no day’s rest.
- The under is 4-0 in Pittsburgh’s last four games.
- The under is 5-0 in Pittsburgh’s last five games played on Saturdays.
Penguins vs Jets Over/Under Pick: Under 5 ½)
Winnipeg’s 2.34 goals against per game average leads the NHL. As does its .918 team save percentage. To summarize: The Jets rarely allow goals against.
Penguins vs Jets ATS Pick: Jets (-1½, +165)
Moreover, the Jets’ 28.8 shots against per game average is seventh in the league while holding opponents to 8.15% shooting percentage, best in the league.
Penguins vs Jets Moneyline Pick: (Jets (-150)
Even though Pittsburgh has been inconsistent in the 2023-24 season, its 33.2 shots per game average is fifth best in the NHL and its 3.06 shot differential per game average is sixth in the league.
Penguins vs Jets Player Prop Pick: Nikolaj Ehlers (+115 To Finish With More Than 2.5 Shots)
Ehlers, among the NHL’s most underrated snipers, has been credited with 145 shots on goal in 49 games, an average of 2.95 per game. Look for him to continue that season-long trend.
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Penguins vs Jets Prediction
The Winnipeg Jets will defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-1.
Questions Of The Day
Will Mark Scheifele Finish With More Than 0.5 Points?
Winnipeg’s top-line center has 42 points in 43 games, an average of 0.98 point per game. Look for him to continue that season-long trend.
Will Nikolaj Ehlers Finish With More Than 0.5 Points In The Game:
Ehlers has 35 points in 49 games, an average of 0.71 points per game. Look for him to continue that season-long trend.
