Match Analysis: Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-23
- Time: 9:00 PM UTC
- Location: Canada Life Centre
Game Overview
The Winnipeg Jets host the Minnesota Wild in a Central Division matchup at Canada Life Centre. Both teams are in the thick of the playoff race, with the Jets holding a slight edge in the standings. The Jets are favored at home, but the Wild are coming off a strong recent stretch and have several key injuries to overcome.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Jets are 12-8-0 overall and 6-4-0 at home, showing solid form, especially defensively. The Wild are 11-7-4 overall and 4-4-1 away, with a recent 6-1 run in their last 7 games but a weaker road record. The Jets have a better goal differential and have dominated the Wild in recent meetings.
- The Jets have won the last 9 meetings against the Wild, including all 4 of the Wild's last visits to Canada Life Centre. The under has hit in 5 of the last 9 meetings, with a 5-2-2 record.
- Jets: Haydn Fleury (out, concussion), Connor Hellebuyck (out, knee). Wild: Vinnie Hinostroza (out, undisclosed), Marco Rossi (out, lower body), Ryan Hartman (out, lower body), Vladimir Tarasenko (out, lower body). The Jets are missing their top goalie, which is a major concern.
- The Jets are at home, where they have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games. The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 4 day games following a road win. The Wild are also dealing with multiple key injuries.
- Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning. The Jets have a strong recent record against the Wild and are motivated to continue their dominance. The Wild are on a hot streak but face a tough road test with several key players out.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Minnesota Wild: 110, Winnipeg Jets: -130 | Winnipeg Jets | Not available |
| Spread | Minnesota Wild: 1.5 -245, Winnipeg Jets: -1.5 200 | Winnipeg Jets -1.5 | Not available |
| Over/under | Over: 5.5 -130, Under: 5.5 110 | Over | Not available |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Winnipeg Jets -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 5.5 -5% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Winnipeg Jets at -0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The Jets are favored and have a strong recent record against the Wild, but the absence of Hellebuyck is a major factor. The Wild are on a roll but have struggled on the road and are missing several key players. The Jets should win, but the game may be closer than expected due to the goalie situation.
Predicted Score: Winnipeg Jets 4 – 3 Minnesota Wild