Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

This article was published on Jan 22, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The NHL Regular Season continues with the Florida Panthers visiting the Winnipeg Jets. The game will take place at the Canada Life Centre on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Panthers come into this game with a record of 25-20-3. They are led by Head Coach Paul Maurice and play in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Jets, under Head Coach Scott Arniel, have a record of 20-23-6 and are part of the Western Central Division.

Panthers vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -111, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -107

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently lost to the San Jose Sharks 4-1, despite taking 36 shots on goal. Eetu Luostarinen scored the lone goal for the Panthers in that game.

Earlier, the Panthers secured a solid 5-2 victory against the Washington Capitals. Sam Bennett stood out with one goal and two assists. Carter Verhaeghe and A.J. Greer each contributed a goal and an assist.

The Panthers have shown their ability to perform well in games, but they also faced challenges like their 9-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Sergei Bobrovsky faced a tough time in that game, allowing nine goals. However, they managed to win against the Buffalo Sabres 4-3, with A.J. Greer scoring two goals.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets recently had a strong win against the St. Louis Blues, finishing with a 3-1 score. Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey led the way with multiple points each. The team managed only 16 shots on goal but made them count with two power play goals.

In their previous outing, the Jets fell to the Chicago Blackhawks, losing 2-0. Despite outshooting the Blackhawks with 32 shots, the Jets couldn’t find the back of the net. Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves on 23 shots, allowing just one goal.

The Jets have seen some solid performances from their top players this season. Mark Scheifele leads with 61 points, while Kyle Connor is close behind with 58. Josh Morrissey has also contributed with 42 points, showing strength in both defense and offense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are slightly favored with a MoneyLine of -111 against the Winnipeg Jets at -107. Both teams have similar stats, making this a close call. However, with the Panthers having a slight edge in the odds and being the favorite, the recommendation is to pick the Florida Panthers to win. The projected score is Florida Panthers 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.

The total for the game is set at 5.5, with the Over at -125 and the Under at +104. Considering both teams have solid offensive and defensive stats, a total of 5 goals seems likely. The recommendation is to go with the Under 5.5. The projected total is 5 goals.