Read our Jets vs Penguins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Pittsburgh. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Jets make their way to Pittsburgh at 16-3-0.
- The Jets come into the game ranked 9th in shots on goal.
- The Jets are coming off a 7-4 win vs. the Lightning.
- The Penguins' record sits at 7-10-4.
- In terms of giveaways, the Penguins are currently 23rd in the league.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
Jets vs Penguins Preview
Looking to win big? The Jets and Penguins face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Jets come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
Jets vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds WPG -1.5, WPG -159 | PIT +134 O/U 6.5
Jets Preview: Will the Jets Find a Way to Win on the Road?
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 16-3-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied, with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg took the lead for good with a goal at 12:22 in the third period, eventually adding two empty-netters to seal the win.
Winnipeg's offense came alive in a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal, with seven different players finding the back of the net. After falling behind 2-0, Vladislav Namestnikov got the Jets on the board with his third goal of the season. Logan Stanley added his first goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo netted his first on a power play.
In the third period, Dylan Samberg scored his third goal, followed by two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, who now has nine goals, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his fourth. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.
Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and a 4-4 tie at 6:51 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the Jets' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.
Penguins Preview: Do the Penguins Have What it Takes at Home?
With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 7-10-4 this season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory. Pittsburgh’s defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens, including his 5th goal of the season on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the season on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored their first goal 4:03 into the first period, with Crosby finding the net again at the 1:20 mark of the second period.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build off a strong performance in their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves and posted a 96.2% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period, cutting their lead to 2-1.
Jets vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Jets offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Winnipeg posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 5-5 ATS.
- In their last three games at home, the Penguins have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Jets have a straight up record of 10-0. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 7-3.
Bet on the Jets vs Penguins Game
Use the visual below to click on the odds you want to bet. This will take you to the sportsbook of your choice allowing you to sign up and make your bet
Jets vs Penguins Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: OVER 6.5 Goals
- Bet this NHL Game at BetMGM| DraftKings | Fanduel | BetRivers