In a Western Conference showdown, the Nashville Predators head north of the border to face the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Both teams come into this game on a roll. Nashville has not lost a game in regulation in ten games, while the Jets are 7-3 in their last ten games. The Predators are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, while Winnipeg shutout the Washington Capitals at home, 3-0. Nashville is still the top ranked wild card in the Western Conference, while the Jets are tied for second at 87 points, but they do have two games in hand on Colorado. Also, they are two points behind the Dallas Stars for first place. So, the question heading into tonight, can Winnipeg slow down the Predators momentum?
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Odds
| Team | PuckLine | Total | MoneyLine |
| Winnipeg Jets |
-1.5 +160 |
U 5.5 -108 |
-155
|
| Nashville Predators |
+1.5 -192 |
O 5.5 -112 |
+130 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings | |||
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Match Details
Fixture: Nashville Predators @ Winnipeg Jets
Date and Time: March 13, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Winnipeg Jets | vs. | Nashville Predators |
| 41-18-5 | Record | 37-25-4 |
| 3.06 | Goals Per Game | 3.17 |
| 2.38 | Goals Against Per Game | 3.05 |
| 17.8% | Power Play % | 20.2 % |
| 77% | Penalty Kill % | 76.7 % |
| 30.7 | Shots Per Game | 31.3 |
| 29.2 | Shots Against Per Game | 30.4 |
| 47.2 % | Faceoff % | 50 % |
| 10% | Shooting % | 10.1% |
Key Stats
Winnipeg Jets
- Connor Hellebuyck picked up his 30th win on Monday for the fifth time in his career. He is having a monster season, as he is 30-14-3 with a league leading 2.30 GAA. Also, he has four shutouts, including one on Monday night.
- On offense, keep an eye on Mark Schiefele, who leads the team in points with 57, and is tied for first in power play points with 15.
- Left winger Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg in goals with 27 and is tied in power play points with 15.
- The team is healthy with no injuries, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.
Nashville Predators
- Nashville has lost one of their best defensemen, as Dante Fabbro is out two to three weeks due to an upper-body injury.
- Offensively, they are led by Filip Forsberg, who has scored 7 points (4 goals-3 assists) in just five games in March.
- Also, Roman Josi and Ryan McDonough are defensemen who will help out the Predators offense at the blue line. This year, the two veterans have combined for 18 goals.
- In their last five, the Predators are 3-0-2, but they have not lost since February 15.
Match Prediction
It is tough to pick against Nashville as of late, however Winnipeg is really tough at home. They are 22-8-2 at home, and the combination of home field advantage, as well as the outstanding defense and goaltending the Jets have, it will be Winnipeg tonight.
Final Pick-Winnipeg MoneyLine (-155)
