Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/15

The Winnipeg Jets are set to take on the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at the Grand Casino Arena and is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Jets come into this game with a record of 18-22-5. Led by head coach Scott Arniel, they currently rank 15th in the conference and 8th in their division. On the other hand, the Wild have a stronger record of 26-12-9 under the guidance of head coach John Hynes. They hold the 3rd position in both their conference and division.

Jets vs Wild Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild
• Venue: Grand Casino Arena
• Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -159, Winnipeg Jets +135

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have been on a winning streak, taking three of their last five games. They recently secured a 5-4 victory against the New York Islanders, with Connor Hellebuyck making 23 saves. Top skater Kyle Connor contributed with a goal and an assist, adding to his season tally.

Mark Scheifele has been a standout player for the Jets, with 22 goals and 32 assists this season. In a recent game against the Los Angeles Kings, he scored twice, helping the team to a 5-1 win. Josh Morrissey has also been effective, providing strong defensive plays and scoring important goals.

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been a key player for Winnipeg, with 660 saves in the season so far. Despite the loss to the Edmonton Oilers, he managed 26 saves on 30 shots. The Jets’ defense remains solid, ranking 6th in hits and 20th in blocks in the league.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have had mixed results in their recent games. They faced a 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils at home. Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno each scored a goal in that game.

In another recent home game, the Wild lost to the New York Islanders 4-3. Kirill Kaprizov and Ben Jones were among the goal scorers. The team had 36 shots on goal but came up short in the end.

Despite some tough losses, the Wild secured a win against the Seattle Kraken. They won the game 3-2 with contributions from Brock Faber and Mats Zuccarello. The team managed 34 shots on goal in this away victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets. The Wild have a moneyline of -159, while the Jets sit at +135. Given the Wild’s stronger stats in goals and assists, they are expected to win with a projected score of Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 2.

The total for the game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown strong offensive numbers, especially in goals and shots on goal. Therefore, the pick is to go with the Over at -123, with a projected total score of 6 goals.