The Winnipeg Jets (27-12-2) will host the Nashville Predators (13-20-7) at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night in a compelling Central Division matchup that sees two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Jets, despite leading the Central Division with 56 points, enter the contest looking to break a three-game losing streak during which they've surrendered 13 goals, while the Predators arrive riding the momentum of consecutive victories, including an impressive 4-1 win over Calgary.
Connor Hellebuyck, still pursuing his milestone 300th career win, leads the NHL with a .926 save percentage for Winnipeg, while Nashville's Ryan O'Reilly comes in hot after recording his fifth career hat trick in their latest victory.
The teams have split their previous two meetings this season, with each squad defending home ice - Nashville claiming a 4-1 win in their first encounter and Winnipeg responding with a 3-0 shutout in their most recent clash.
The contrast between Winnipeg's league-leading offense (3.59 goals per game) and Nashville's struggling attack (2.45 goals per game) sets up an intriguing tactical battle.
As these Central Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams' recent form and historical matchups suggest an compelling contest lies ahead, with the Jets looking to maintain their dominance at home where they've posted an impressive 14-4-2 record this season.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 62% chance of defeating the Predators.
Winnipeg Jets: 62% win probability
- League-leading offense (147 goals scored, highest in Western Conference)
- Strong defensive record (104 goals against, 2nd best in Western Conference)
- Excellent overall record (27 wins in 41 games, 2nd in Western Conference)
Nashville Predators: 38% win probability
- Poor offensive production (98 goals scored, lowest in Central Division)
- Defensive struggles (123 goals against, 3rd worst in Central Division)
- Poor overall record (13 wins in 40 games, 7th in Central Division)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators odds
| Winnipeg Jets | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -140 (via bet365 US) | +124 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Winnipeg Jets have won 27 out of 41 matches this season.
- 2The Nashville Predators have won 13 out of 40 matches this season.
- 3With 56 points, the Winnipeg Jets holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Nashville Predators's 33 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators form
Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators head to head
Winnipeg Jets
50%
Nashville Predators
50%
Dec 31, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 0
Nashville Predators
Nov 24, 2024
Nashville Predators
4 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 10, 2024
Nashville Predators
3 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 13, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
2 : 4
Nashville Predators
Nov 27, 2023
Nashville Predators
3 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Nov 10, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 3
Nashville Predators
