Jets vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - December 14

The Winnipeg Jets (21-9-1) square off against the Montreal Canadiens (11-15-3) at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Jets were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime in their last game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Saturday's game.

The Canadiens have put up a 4-5-1 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 25 total goals (five power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.0%) while conceding 37 goals to their opponents.

Jets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Jets 5, Canadiens 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Jets (-256)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets (21-9-1 overall) have a 4-1-5 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Winnipeg has 13 points (6-1-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Jets scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
• Winnipeg has taken five points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-0-1 record).
• The Jets have scored at least three goals 20 times, and are 18-2-0 in those games (to record 36 points).
• In the 13 games when Winnipeg has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 11-2-0 record (22 points).
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Winnipeg is undefeated (14-0-0, 28 points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Jets went 7-9-1 in those contests (15 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens (11-15-3 overall) have posted a record of 3-3-6 in contests that have required OT this season.
• In the seven games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
• This season the Canadiens registered only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
• When Montreal has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-5-2 record).
• The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 15 games, earning 17 points from those contests.
• This season, Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games and registered 20 points with a record of 9-6-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 4-2-0 (eight points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 7-12-3 to record 17 points.

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Jets vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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