The Winnipeg Jets continue to lead the Western Conference standings with 67 points. Recently, the team has shown some inconsistency: after a three-game winning streak, they suffered two consecutive losses. However, in their match against Colorado, they managed to win in overtime. The key to this success was Connor Hellebuyck, who made 25 saves, providing solid defense in critical moments. Another standout was Vladislav Namestnikov, who registered two assists in the win.
At home, the Jets have been one of the strongest teams in the league. Playing in front of their fans, they’ve only lost five times in regulation so far, which highlights their strong performance at home. One of their major strengths is their power play, which operates at 31.9% — the best in the league. This makes the Jets a dangerous team, especially when they have the man advantage.
Injuries and Suspensions: Adam Lowry will miss the upcoming game due to injury.
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Utah is still fighting for a playoff spot, but they currently sit 11th in the Western Conference, four points behind the eighth and final playoff spot. The team has shown flashes of strong play, but they’ve also struggled with consistency. For instance, after a loss to Florida (1-4), they bounced back with a win over San Jose (2-1), but then suffered losses to the Islanders, Montreal, and Rangers.
On the road, Utah played a strong game against Winnipeg and came out victorious. However, they struggled against Minnesota, which exposed their lack of consistency. Despite this, Utah remains a dangerous team, particularly when it comes to offense, as they frequently score more than three goals in away games.
Injuries and Suspensions: Mikhail Sergachev, Sean Durzi, and Dylan Guenther will all miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Strengths:
Based on the current form of both teams, Winnipeg enters the game as the clear favorite. The Jets have shown consistent strength at home and boast one of the best power plays in the league. Meanwhile, Utah continues to struggle with consistency and lacks a reliable offense to sustain pressure. In this matchup, Winnipeg is likely to control the tempo of the game, while Utah will fight hard for every point as they push for a playoff spot. We predict a Winnipeg win, likely with a score of 4-2 or 3-1, as Utah’s inconsistency and lack of depth may not be enough to overcome the Jets’ dominant play.
Winnipeg is currently in good shape and will be looking for revenge on home ice. Utah just finished a match against Minnesota, and the team had little time to recover. This season, the opponents have already met in Winnipeg, and then the Jets demonstrated a confident superiority, winning with a score of 3:0. A similar outcome can be expected in the upcoming match. Bookmakers give odds of 1.75 for Winnipeg, 4.40 for a draw, and 3.85 for Utah. Total over 5.5 goals is offered for 1.85, total under - for 1.95
Prediction - Winnipeg victory with odds of 1.75.
