Wild vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The Winnipeg Jets (15-17-3) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Minnesota Wild (22-10-6) at home on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will secure the win in Saturday's game.

The Jets are 2-5-3 over their last 10 games, totaling 26 goals while conceding 30 in that period. On 23 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (17.4%).

Wild vs. Jets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Jets 4, Wild 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-105)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild are 6-6-12 in overtime matchups as part of a 22-10-6 overall record.
  • Minnesota has 15 points (5-1-5) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the eight games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
  • Minnesota has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (3-3-2 record, eight points).
  • The Wild are 18-2-2 in the 22 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 38 points).
  • In the 14 games when Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 9-3-2 to record 20 points.
  • In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 8-3-4 (20 points).
  • The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Wild finished 13-7-2 in those contests (28 points).

Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have posted a record of 2-3-5 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 15-17-3.
  • Winnipeg has earned eight points (3-8-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Jets registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
  • When Winnipeg has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
  • The Jets have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (14-6-1).
  • Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 5-7-1 (11 points).
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 10-10-1 to register 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Jets AVG Jets Rank
17th 3 Goals Scored 2.91 21st
3rd 2.58 Goals Allowed 3.03 16th
15th 28.4 Shots 26.5 23rd
28th 30 Shots Allowed 28.4 19th
9th 23.02% Power Play % 21% 10th
25th 76.34% Penalty Kill % 80.87% 15th

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