New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

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The New York Islanders will travel to face the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. This NHL regular season game is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Islanders come into this game with a record of 25-15-5 under head coach Patrick Roy. They rank second in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Jets, led by head coach Scott Arniel, have a record of 17-22-5 and are eighth in the Western Central Division. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as the season progresses.

Islanders vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -138, New York Islanders MoneyLine +116

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have been on a rollercoaster ride in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 4-3. Simon Holmstrom led the way with two goals and an assist.

In their game against the Nashville Predators, the Islanders faced a narrow defeat, losing 2-1. They had more shots on goal than the Predators, totaling 31. Despite the loss, Simon Holmstrom found the net once.

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been crucial for the Islanders. In a game against the New Jersey Devils, he stopped all 44 shots, leading to a 9-0 win. Sorokin’s performance has been consistent, with 692 saves this season.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent home games. They secured a close 4-3 win against the New Jersey Devils. In that game, Cole Perfetti was a key playmaker with two assists, and Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves out of 27 shots.

In a strong showing against the Los Angeles Kings, the Jets won 5-1. Mark Scheifele contributed two goals, helping the team despite only having 19 shots on goal. The defense was solid, with 22 blocks recorded during the game.

However, the Jets faced narrow losses against the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, each by a 4-3 margin. In these games, they struggled with shot volume, managing only 16 and 20 shots on goal, respectively. Connor Hellebuyck faced a high number of shots, making numerous saves but allowing four goals in each game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are the favorite with a moneyline of -138. They have strong goaltending, ranking 3rd in goals against, while the New York Islanders’ goaltending ranks 14th. The Jets’ skaters also have a slight edge in goals and assists. The projected score is Jets 3, Islanders 2. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Winnipeg Jets to win straight up.

The current total for the game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown solid defense, with the Jets having a top-ranked goals-against record. The Islanders are not far behind, with a good defensive record as well. The projected total score is 5, which suggests taking the Under 5.5 (-106) as the best pick for the game.