Jets vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - December 28

A game after Mark Scheifele recorded a hat trick in the Winnipeg Jets' 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Jets (25-10-1) host the Ottawa Senators (18-14-2) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Senators have registered an 8-2-0 record after scoring 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 12.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 17 goals in those games.

Jets vs. Senators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Jets 4, Senators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Jets (-169)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets are 4-1-5 in overtime matchups on their way to a 25-10-1 overall record.
• In the 10 games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (good for 15 points).
• In the seven games this season the Jets registered only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
• Winnipeg has taken five points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-1-1 record).
• The Jets are 22-2-0 in the 24 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 44 points).
• In the 15 games when Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-3-0 record (24 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is undefeated (16-0-0, 32 points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Jets finished 9-10-1 in those contests (19 points).

Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators have posted a record of 5-2-7 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 18-14-2.
• Ottawa has earned 19 points (9-4-1) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Senators recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
• Ottawa has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
• The Senators have scored more than two goals 22 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (17-3-2).
• This season, Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered nine points with a record of 4-5-1.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Ottawa has posted a record of 9-7-1 (19 points).
• The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Senators went 8-6-1 in those matchups (17 points).

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Jets vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, December 28, 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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