The Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets (29-12-3) welcome the Vancouver Canucks (19-13-10) to Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night in what promises to be a compelling matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Jets have established themselves as one of the NHL's most formidable teams this season, powered by a league-best defense that allows just 2.45 goals per game and the stellar goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, who boasts an impressive .928 save percentage.
While the Canucks hold the final wild card spot in the Western Conference, they've struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games and averaging just 2.93 goals per game during that stretch.
The contrast between these teams is particularly evident in their recent performances, with the Jets allowing only four goals in their last three games while the Canucks' offense has managed to score just four times during the same period.
The matchup features an intriguing battle between the Jets' high-powered offense, led by Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, against the Canucks' defensive pairing of Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers.
As these Pacific and Central Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams will be looking to make a statement in what could be a crucial game for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 56.33% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Winnipeg Jets: 56.33% win probability
- League-leading goal differential (+48 goals for/against)
- Top offensive production (156 goals scored, tied for highest in league)
- Strong overall record (29 wins in 44 games, tied for best in Western Conference)
Vancouver Canucks: 43.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (WLLLL in last 5 games)
- Negative goal differential (-6 goals for/against ratio)
- Struggling defense (130 goals against in 42 games)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks odds
| Winnipeg Jets | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -165 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +140 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Winnipeg Jets have won 29 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Vancouver Canucks have won 19 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 61 points, the Winnipeg Jets holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Vancouver Canucks's 48 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks form
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
Winnipeg Jets
83%
Vancouver Canucks
17%
Apr 19, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
5 : 0
Winnipeg Jets
Feb 18, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 8, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
7 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 30, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 18, 2022
Vancouver Canucks
1 : 5
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