The Jets have won three of their last four heading into tonight and continue to score goals at a high level.
The same can be said about the Bruins, as they, too, are playing great hockey and are led by a solid offense.
As we prepare to make our NHL picks today, let’s look at the NHL odds and NHL stats to help us come up with our Jets vs Bruins best bets and prediction.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Boston Bruins
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets standings have them in second place by a single point in the Central Division.
While the Jets are confident they could take that top spot very quickly, several Jets fans are happy with how the team is currently playing.
Jets’ Offense
The offense for Winnipeg has been great, scoring 3.38 goals per game, which is fourth in the NHL. The Jets are averaging 3.8 goals per game in their last five games.
While their offense has been great, their defense has been even better, giving up just 2.53 goals per game. Winnipeg is giving up 2.4 goals on average in their last five games.
When looking at their last five away games, the Jets average 4.4 goals per game. In those same five games, the Jets are averaging 1.8 goals given up.
Kyle Connor is tied for the lead in total points for the Jets with 38, scoring 15 goals and assisting 23 others.
Connor comes into this game on a 10-game point streak, recording 17 points in their last ten games.
Connor Hellebuyck is the primary goaltender for the Jets. He has a record of 16-7-1 and is giving up 2.33 goals per game.
Hellebuyck has won eight of his last ten starts. Hellebuyck is listed on their NHL injury report. However, he has been moved up to questionable with a Non-Covid illness.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins standings show them leading the Atlantic Division standings with 52 total points. A team that has only lost four games in regulation, the Bruins are leading the division by six total points.
Bruins’ Offense and Defense
The Bruins offense has been even better than the Jets, scoring 3.90 goals per game, which is the second-best in all hockey. The Bruins are averaging 4.0 goals per game in their last five games.
Like Winnipeg, the Bruins’ defense is even better than their offense, as they give up just 2.16 goals per game to lead the NHL. The Bruins are giving up just 2.4 goals per game in their last five games.
Bruins’ Averaging Numbers
The Bruins are averaging 4.0 goals in their last five home games. The Bruins are giving up 3.0 goals per game in those same five games.
David Pastrnak has the best NHL player stats on the Bruins’ roster. He leads the team with 43 points, scoring 21 goals and assisting 22 others. He is currently on a nine-game point streak.
Last Game
This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. Last season, the teams met twice, and Boston was able to win both games.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Boston Bruins Analysis
This will be one of the best games on the NHL schedule today if Connor Hellebuyck can go for the Jets. While their backup goaltender can get the job done for them, Hellebuyck is on a different level, making this team immensely better.
The Jets have been solid on the road, coming into tonight’s game with an away record of 9-5-1.
The Bruins have not lost a game in regulation at home this season, putting together a record of 17-0-0-2 in games at the Garden this year.
With both teams so high in the NHL standings, this makes this NHL matchup very intriguing.
Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
With this game being played in Boston, they are the clear moneyline favorite at -240. The Winnipeg odds are at +200 for them to win outright.
Puckline
The Bruins are -1½ favorite with odds at +110. The Jets are +1½ with -130 odds.
Total Goals
The goal total for this game is set at six goals. The over has odds of -115, and the under is set at -105.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Boston Bruins Betting Pick and Prediction
When picking your Jets vs Bruins best bets and prediction, we will take for tonight, and this game does not have many great options. The thing to monitor in this game will be the starting goaltender for the Jets.
No matter who is in goal for them, one of the NHL picks today that must be taken in this game is the over for total goals. These are elite offenses, and they have been playing at an elite level recently.
If Hellebuyck can skate, the other choice that is getting decent odds is Jets +1½. In their last three losses, two have been by a single goal.
NHL Pick: Bruins (-240)
NHL Pick: Bruins -1.5 (+110)
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