Jets vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - January 7

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The Winnipeg Jets (27-12-2) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Nashville Predators (13-20-7) at home on Tuesday, January 7 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Tuesday's matchup.

The Predators have a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 30 total goals (six power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 26.1%) while giving up 27 goals to their opponents.

Jets vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Jets 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-159)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have a 27-12-2 record overall, with a 4-2-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Winnipeg is 7-2-2 (16 points) in its 11 games 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 six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-3-1 record).
  • The Jets have scored at least three goals in 27 games (24-2-1, 49 points).
  • In the 16 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 13-3-0 to register 26 points.
  • In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 17-0-1 (35 points).
  • The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Jets went 10-12-1 in those matchups (21 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have earned a record of 2-7-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 13-20-7.
  • Nashville has earned 13 points (3-4-7) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Predators recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (1-7-6 record).
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-5-1).
  • This season, Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 11 points with a record of 4-5-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 6-7-4 (16 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Predators went 7-13-3 in those contests (17 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
3rd 3.59 Goals Scored 2.45 32nd
4th 2.54 Goals Allowed 3.08 17th
18th 28.2 Shots 29.1 12th
22nd 29.2 Shots Allowed 29.6 27th
1st 31.45% Power Play % 19.82% 20th
22nd 77.57% Penalty Kill % 84.68% 3rd

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