Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Golden Knights vs Jets pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Winnipeg.
- The Golden Knights travel to Winnipeg looking for a win.
- In terms of giveaways, the Golden Knights are currently 24th in the league.
- The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 win vs. the Hockey Club.
- The Jets play host to the Golden Knights with a 21-9-0 record.
- The Jets come into the game ranked 13th in shots on goal.
- The Jets are coming off a 7-4 win vs. the Lightning.
Golden Knights vs Jets Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Jets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Jets as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Jets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets
- Where: Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds WPG -1.5, VEG +107 | WPG -127 O/U 6
Golden Knights Preview: Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Road Win?
The Golden Knights improved to 18-7-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. They tied it up with just 0:01 left in the second and took the lead in the third, but Utah evened the score, sending the game to overtime. Brett Howden netted the game-winner at 2:15 in the extra period.
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev, with his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin, who scored his 2nd, also contributed. Hanifin picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 this season.
The Golden Knights were held scoreless in the first period before Dorofeyev got them on the board in the second. Hanifin’s goal came just before the second period ended, and Howden’s winner came 2:15 into overtime. Vegas had 13 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and a late equalizer in their last game. They gave up the opening goal at 8:08 in the 1st period and another at 8:00 in the 2nd, falling behind 2-0. After taking a 3-2 lead, they conceded again at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah, while the defense added 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
Jets Preview: Can Winnipeg Grab a Win at Home?
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 21-9-0. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 11.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied to score seven unanswered goals. Seven different players contributed to Winnipeg’s scoring in the game.
Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and scored twice on empty nets. Seven different players found the back of the net, with Vladislav Namestnikov getting his third goal of the season. Cole Perfetti added his fourth goal, while Nikolaj Ehlers netted his ninth.
Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 13. Mark Scheifele also recorded his 10th assist, after scoring his 8th goal earlier in the game. Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his first goal of the season.
Defensively, the Jets had some struggles, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal early in the 3rd period. They also gave up 30 shots on goal, with Connor Hellebuyck finishing with a save percentage of 86.7%. However, the Jets' defense came through late, as they didn't allow another goal after Tampa Bay tied the game at 4-4.
Golden Knights vs Jets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Vegas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Winnipeg has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
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