How to Pick the Jets vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7

Published 11:43 am Monday, January 6, 2025

Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Jets vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • This season, Winnipeg games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 21 times.
  • A total of 16 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (5.5) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Jets (3.59) and Predators (2.45).
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -154

  • The Jets have gone 23-6 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Winnipeg is 12-4 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -154 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied probability of 60.6% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +128

  • Nashville has claimed an upset victory three times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 17 games as the underdog).
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +128 or longer (in four chances).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Nashville 2

Jets Points Leaders

  • One of Winnipeg’s top offensive players this season is Kyle Connor, who has put up 52 points in 41 games.
  • Mark Scheifele is another of Winnipeg’s top contributors currently with 46 total points (23 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
  • Winnipeg’s offensive effort is aided by Joshua Morrissey’s 46 points. He’s contributed 33 assists.
  • Across 32 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 24-6-2. During those games, he’s allowed 67 goals while recording 839 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg’s nine goals and 24 assists in 40 matchups give him 33 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top scorer for Nashville, with 29 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in 40 contests.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has 12 goals and 13 assists for Winnipeg.
  • Juuse Saros has a 9-16-6 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league). In 31 games, he has 785 saves, and has conceded 82 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Jets’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/31/2024 Avalanche L 5-2 Away +175
1/2/2025 Ducks L 4-3 Home -269
1/4/2025 Red Wings L 4-2 Home -216
1/7/2025 Predators Home -154
1/10/2025 Kings Home
1/11/2025 Avalanche Home
1/14/2025 Canucks Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/31/2024 Wild L 5-3 Away +100
1/3/2025 Canucks W 3-0 Away -191
1/4/2025 Flames W 4-1 Away -101
1/7/2025 Jets Away +128
1/11/2025 Capitals Home
1/14/2025 Golden Knights Home
1/16/2025 Blackhawks Home

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Winnipeg vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre

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