Ottawa Senators vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, NHL Odds
The Jets opened their current four-game homestand with Tuesday’s 4-0 rout of the Vegas Golden Knights, and have now posted wins in six of their past eight outings. The Senators have opened their current three-game road trip with consecutive defeats, capped by Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders.
Despite garnering support from just 15 per cent of sports bettors, the Senators have improved to +221 underdogs since opening at a distant +239. The Jets remain perched as -239 favourites to win on the NHL odds, and the total has held steady since opening at 6.0.
Senators vs. Jets NHL Betting Odds
Thursday night’s matchup at Canada Life Centre marks the first of two regular season meetings between these Canadian rivals. These two teams faced each other 10 times during the abbreviated 2021 NHL campaign, with the Senators earning the win in four of their final six clashes. That run features a 4-2 victory in the Senators’ last visit to Winnipeg, back on May 8. However, the Jets still maintain a steady 6-2-1 record in their past nine home dates. Winnipeg has failed to top 6.0 goals in each of their past four matchups, and the Senators have mustered more than three goals just twice in their past 11 visits.
Overall, the Jets have produced steady results at both ends of the ice during their current 6-2-0 run. The club has scored an average of 4.25 goals per game overall, and surrendered just 2.75 goals per game in four home dates over that stretch. That marks a dramatic turnaround after giving up 4.00 goals per game over their previous four home contests. The Senators’ scoring woes continued in Tuesday’s loss to the Islanders. Ottawa has tallied just 1.86 goals per game over their past seven road dates, a run that features two shutout losses. The club’s previously stingy defence has also struggled, allowing 4.00 goals per game during a 1-5-0 run that has featured five losses by multi-goal margins.
Ottawa Senators
With Matt Murray sidelined indefinitely by injury, Anton Forsberg is expected to make his 31st start of the season in the Senators crease. Forsberg has been steady in recent outings, allowing just six total goals and compiling a .935 save percentage over the past three games. However, he has received little support form the club’s top shooters. Brady Tkachuk has failed to score in six straight outings, and Tim Stutzle has potted just one goal over his past seven appearances.
Winnipeg Jets
While Sens shooters have been silent, the Jets top producers steadily contributed during the club’s current surge. The top line of Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler, and Kyle Connor have racked up a combined 40 points over the past five games. Connor has been particularly impressive over that stretch, notching six goals and 17 points. In addition, Conner sits alongside Nashville rearguard Roman Josi with a league-leading 34 points since the NHL All-Star Break. However, the 25-year-old was held off the scoresheet in each of his past three appearances versus Ottawa.
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