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 |
Wild vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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