Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Pick and Preview, February 8 (2/8): NHL
- Jackson Hanover
- Feb 8, 2022, 7:23:39 AM
Credit: photo by Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Odds
Time | 8:00 p.m. EST |
Wild money line | -133 |
Wild spread | -1.5 (+180) |
Jets money line | +131 |
Jets spread | +1.5 (-189) |
Over / under | 6.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
Minnesota Wild | Winnipeg Jets | |
Record | 28-10-3 | 18-17-7 |
Road / home record | 14-7-2 | 10-8-1 |
Streak | W6 | L1 |
Goals per game | 1.79 | 1.32 |
Goals allowed per game | 1.33 | 1.41 |
Shots per game | 33.1 | 33.4 |
Shots allowed per game | 32.5 | 32.1 |
PP% | 19.4% | 20.6% |
PK% | 19.7% | 26.0% |
Over / under record | 25-15-1 | 22-19-1 |
Preview
The Minnesota Wild and the Winnipeg Jets are a tale of two teams heading into the All-Star break. The Wild won five straight, including three big wins against the Blackhawks as well as taking down each New York team. The Jets couldn't have needed the break more, losing 7 of 8.
Minnesota Wild
The Wild were cruising before the break, scoring 29 goals in 6 games, nearly 5 goals per game. They took down the rival Chicago Blackhawks not once, not twice but three times. They also beat a solid Rangers team in New York. The Wild are 14-7-2 on the road and 22-5-1 as favorites.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets limped into the All-Star break, losing 7 of 8 and scoring only 18 goals in those 8 games. They've played the Wild twice this season, losing both times, albeit both games were in Minnesota. The Wild won 6-5 in OT and then crushed the Jets 7-1, despite not scoring any power play goals in four chances. The Jets are 10-8-1 at home but a paltry 4-12-5 as underdogs.
Prediction
The Minnesota Wild were flying into the break, and we expect the momentum to keep rolling. The last time out, the Wild destroyed the Jets 7-1. The Wild are 3-0 in their last three and 8-2 over the last 10. Put simply, they own the Jets. We're tempted to take the spread to juice it up, but play it safe as the Wild should be bigger favorites than -133.
PICK: Minnesota Wild ML (-133)
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