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

Published 11:39 am Monday, January 6, 2025

For the upcoming battle between the Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Jets vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • Winnipeg and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 21 times this season.
  • In Nashville’s 40 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 5.5.
  • The Jets score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.45, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • The 5.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.1 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -154

  • The Jets are 23-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Winnipeg is 12-4 (victorious in 75.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -154 or shorter.
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied probability of 60.6% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +128

  • In 17 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset three times.
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +128 or longer (in four chances).
  • Nashville has a 43.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Nashville 2

Jets Points Leaders

  • Kyle Connor has been important to Winnipeg’s offense this season, putting 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 scoring effort is aided by Joshua Morrissey’s 46 points. He’s contributed 33 assists.
  • Connor Hellebuyck (24-6-2) has a 2.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .926 for Winnipeg.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 33 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded nine goals and 24 assists in 40 games (playing 18:48 per game).
  • Jonathan Marchessault is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 29 total points (0.7 per game), including 14 goals and 15 assists through 40 contests.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 25 points, courtesy of 12 goals (second on team) and 13 assists (fourth).
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 9-16-6 on the season, allowing 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 785 saves with a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league).

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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre

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