Jets vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - February 27

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The Winnipeg Jets (42-14-3), winners of six road games in a row, visit the Nashville Predators (20-30-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games for the Predators, their offense has totaled 19 goals while their defense has allowed 37 (they have a 2-8-0 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored two goals (8.0% conversion rate).

Jets vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Jets 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-135)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have a 42-14-3 record overall, with an 8-3-11 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 17 games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-2-3 record (good for 27 points).
  • In the nine games this season the Jets scored only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
  • Winnipeg has taken nine points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-4-1 record).
  • The Jets are 37-2-1 in the 40 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 75 points).
  • In the 22 games when Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 37 points after finishing 18-3-1.
  • In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 28-1-1 (57 points).
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 14-13-2 to record 30 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 3-7-10 record in overtime contests this season and a 20-30-7 overall record.
  • Nashville has earned 17 points (5-5-7) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Predators recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • When Nashville has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (3-11-6 record).
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 35 points from those contests.
  • This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 7-8-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 11-12-4 (26 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Predators finished 9-18-3 in those matchups (21 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
2nd 3.58 Goals Scored 2.56 30th
1st 2.36 Goals Allowed 3.32 27th
17th 28.6 Shots 29.5 7th
12th 27.9 Shots Allowed 29.4 26th
1st 31.68% Power Play % 20.37% 20th
14th 79.61% Penalty Kill % 80.47% 10th

Jets vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

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