Oilers vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

The Edmonton Oilers (19-14-6) go on the road against the Winnipeg Jets (15-17-4, losers of five straight) at Canada Life Centre. The matchup on Monday, Dec. 29 begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.

The Jets have totaled 27 goals in their last 10 outings, while allowing 32 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that span have netted four power-play goals (16.0%). They are 2-5-3 over those contests.

Oilers vs. Jets Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Jets 4, Oilers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Jets (-108)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers have finished 5-6-11 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 19-14-6.
• Edmonton has 18 points (7-5-4) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
• Edmonton has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-6-0 record).
• The Oilers have scored three or more goals 26 times, and are 17-4-5 in those games (to register 39 points).
• In the 15 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 4-8-3.
• In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 11-9-4 (26 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 6-5-2 to register 14 points.

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a 15-17-4 record this season and are 2-4-6 in games that have gone to overtime.
• Winnipeg has earned nine points (3-8-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Jets scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
• When Winnipeg has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
• The Jets have earned 30 points in their 22 games with more than two goals scored.
• Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 5-7-2 (12 points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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Oilers vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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