Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 3/15/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+295) Jets (-385)

The Anaheim Ducks (23-39-3) are headed to Canada Life Centre on Friday where they will attempt to defeat the Winnipeg Jets (41-19-5). The moneyline on this game has the Ducks at +295 while the Jets are sitting at -385. The over/under is 7.

The Anaheim Ducks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 7-2 defeat against the Blackhawks in their previous contest . Anaheim earned 29 mins in the box in this outing. Additionally, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. The Ducks offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 of the 29 shots they looked to score on.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 264 power play opportunities (1st in the NHL) and have scored 68 goals in those attempts. The Ducks so far have had 2,144 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Anaheim has taken 1,781 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.4%. While playing at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 167 goals while earning 131 themselves. Anaheim has accumulated 195 power play opportunities and they have tallied 37 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 18.97%. For the year, they have 49 points and their points percentage sits at .377. In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks have tallied 168 goals (30th in the National Hockey League) this season and have given up 235.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is John Gibson. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Gibson has earned 249 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .540. His save percentage currently is .911 for his 26,944 mins guarding the cage. Gibson has had 14,439 shot attempts against him and he has 13,150 saves. Opponents have racked up 1,289 goals versus Gibson in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.87. He has accumulated an overall record of 193-201-61 and he was named the starter in 461 games. Gibson has been involved in 472 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Winnipeg played the Predators in a matchup where the Jets went home in defeat by a score of 4-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest and netted 1 out of those tries. The Jets earned 2 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.

Winnipeg has attempted 1,996 shots (18th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.92%, while allowing the opposition 1,908 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.35% on their oppositions 181 power play chances, and their save percentage is 91.8%. They have earned 188 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.09%. The Jets have 164 goals at even strength and 34 goals (24th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 156 goals to be scored by of a combination of 115 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Winnipeg Jets are sitting with 198 goals, 87 points, in addition to a points percentage of .669.

For the opposition you will find Laurent Brossoit defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has allowed 325 goals in total. Brossoit's quality start percentage is 56.6% and he has earned 64 quality starts in his career. He has started in 113 contests and his ice time sits at 7,269 minutes. Brossoit holds a career mark of 60-45-13 and has participated in 134 games. He has racked up 3,275 stops out of 3,600 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .910.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (+295)

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