Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The Edmonton Oilers visit the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. This game is part of the NHL regular season. The Oilers hold a record of 19-14-6, while the Jets stand at 15-18-4.

Edmonton is led by head coach Kris Knoblauch and competes in the Western Pacific Division. Winnipeg, under head coach Scott Arniel, plays in the Western Central Division. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Oilers vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -123, Winnipeg Jets +104

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They experienced a narrow loss against the Calgary Flames on December 27, with a score of 3-2. Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard stood out, each scoring a goal in that game.

On December 23, the Oilers secured a strong win over the Flames at home, finishing 5-1. Leon Draisaitl scored three goals, while Connor McDavid provided five assists. This game highlighted their power play strength, as they scored three power play goals.

Connor McDavid remains a key player for the Oilers, with 68 points in 39 games. Leon Draisaitl follows with 56 points in the same number of games. In goal, Tristan Jarry has been reliable, with 12 wins in 17 games this season.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a tough series of games. They have lost their last five games, each by a single goal. Despite putting up a fight, they have been unable to secure a win during this stretch.

In their most recent game against the Minnesota Wild, the Jets scored three goals. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor both contributed a goal and an assist. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Wild’s four goals.

Connor Hellebuyck has been in net for all recent games. He has faced a significant number of shots but has allowed more goals than desired. His performance will be crucial as the Jets look to break their losing streak.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets with a moneyline of -123. The Jets have a moneyline of +104, making them the underdogs. Based on the Oilers’ strong offensive stats, including being ranked 3rd in goals and assists, the Oilers are the pick to win. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Winnipeg 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 with the over at +100 and the under at -121. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with Edmonton’s power play goals ranked 1st. Given these stats, the recommendation is to take the over. The projected total score is 7, suggesting a high-scoring game.