Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 12/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Monday, December 30, 2024

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+126) Jets (-152)

Canada Life Centre is where the Winnipeg Jets (25-10-1) will compete against the Nashville Predators (11-17-7) on Monday. The moneyline on this contest has Nashville at +126 while Winnipeg is at -152. The over/under is 6.

The Nashville Predators went home feeling good about their game by earning a 5-2 win against the Hurricanes in the last game they played. The Predators had a solid offensive output and it showed in this win. In the outing, they scored on 5 out of the 25 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 2 power play tries and scored 1 goal. Nashville earned 4 minutes in the box in this contest.

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Nashville Predators opponents have totaled 103 power play opportunities (15th in pro hockey) and have earned 13 goals in those attempts. The Predators thus far have had 1,031 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Nashville has taken 1,020 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.2%. When at even strength, the Predators have allowed the opponent to score 94 goals while scoring 66 of their own. Nashville is sitting with 100 power play opportunities and they have scored 18 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 18.00%. For the season, they sit with 29 points and their points percentage comes in at .414. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have earned 84 goals (31st in hockey) on the campaign and have given up 107.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Juuse Saros. Throughout his time in hockey, Saros has 217 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .601. His save percentage currently sits at .916 for his 20,114 minutes in the crease. Saros has seen 11,382 shot attempts against him and he has 10,430 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 952 goals against Saros in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.84. He has earned an overall mark of 190-133-38 and got the start in 361 games. Saros has played in 378 contests throughout his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg opposed the Maple Leafs in an outing where the Jets earned a victory by a final of 5-2. The Jets recorded 5 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game and netted 1 out of those attempts.

Winnipeg has attempted 1,029 shots (8th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 12.93%, while allowing their opponents 1,048 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.38% on their opponents 97 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.5%. They have a total of 112 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 32.14%. The Jets have scored 97 goals at even strength and 36 goals (1st in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 89 goals to be scored by way of 69 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 133 goals, 51 points, in addition to a points percentage of .708.

Across the ice you are likely to see Connor Hellebuyck in goal. Hellebuyck has compiled a career record of 297-178-42 and has played in 533 contests. Hellebuyck's quality start rate is 59.5% and he has accumulated 312 quality starts in his pro career. He has racked up 14,860 stops out of the 16,199 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .917. Opponents are averaging 2.74 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,339 goals altogether. He has made the start in 524 contests and has been on the ice for 29,327 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-152)

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