How to Pick the Jets vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7

Published 11:46 am Monday, January 6, 2025

The matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Jets vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Winnipeg and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 21 times this season.
• A total of 16 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Jets (3.59) and Predators (2.45).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -154

• In the 29 times this season the Jets have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 23-6 in those games.
• Winnipeg is 12-4 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -154 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied probability of 60.6% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +128

• In 17 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has secured the upset three times.
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +128 or longer (in four chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 43.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Nashville 2

Jets Points Leaders

• One of Winnipeg’s top offensive players this season is Kyle Connor, who has put up 52 points in 41 games.
• Mark Scheifele has 23 goals and 23 assists for Winnipeg to compile 46 total points (1.1 per game).
• Winnipeg’s scoring effort is aided by Joshua Morrissey’s 46 points. He’s contributed 33 assists.
• In the 32 games Connor Hellebuyck has played this season, his save percentage is .926, the fourth-best in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has totaled nine goals (0.2 per game) and put up 24 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 6.8%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 33 total points (0.8 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 29 points, thanks to 14 goals and 15 assists.
• Ryan O’Reilly has scored 12 goals and contributed 13 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 25.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 9-16-6 this season, collecting 785 saves and permitting 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league).

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Predators’ Schedule

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Winnipeg vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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