Jets vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - Jan. 24

The Winnipeg Jets (20-23-7) take on the Detroit Red Wings (31-16-5) at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Jets were defeated by the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Red Wings are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to pick up the victory in Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings are 7-2-1 while scoring 32 total goals (eight power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have conceded 21 goals.

Jets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Saturday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-125)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets (20-23-7 overall) have a 2-7-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • Winnipeg has 15 points (5-11-5) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Jets scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
  • Winnipeg has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (1-4-2 record, four points).
  • The Jets have scored at least three goals in 31 games (19-8-4, 42 points).
  • In the 18 games when Winnipeg has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 10-7-1 record (21 points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Winnipeg is 5-11-2 (12 points).
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 15-12-4 (34 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have a 10-5-15 record in overtime matchups this season and a 31-16-5 overall record.
  • Detroit has earned 33 points (15-2-3) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • Detroit has earned 11 points (5-4-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 33 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
  • This season, Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 16-6-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 15-8-3 (33 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 16-7-2 to record 34 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
21st 2.94 Goals Scored 3.08 17th
15th 3.02 Goals Allowed 3 14th
25th 26.1 Shots 28.3 14th
14th 27.8 Shots Allowed 28.2 18th
17th 20% Power Play % 25.15% 6th
18th 79.08% Penalty Kill % 79.14% 17th

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