Ottawa Senators vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Jets? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Senators on the moneyline (+133)
• The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Senators Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Ottawa improved to 18-14-2 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never in jeopardy, with the combined score reaching just 3 goals.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle scoreless, allowing 22 shots on goal.

Ottawa’s offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, scoring at 8:49 in the second period. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year, with 2:14 left in the game.

Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways in the game.

Ottawa’s defense was rock solid, leading to a 3-0 victory over Seattle. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits. The Senators’ defense also blocked 14 shots and didn’t allow a goal in any period.

Are the Jets Ready for a Home Win?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 25-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After trailing 2-0 early, the Jets rallied, with seven different players scoring. Two of their goals came with the Lightning’s net empty.

In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets’ offense saw seven different players find the net. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg, marking his third goal of the season. Logan Stanley added his first goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored his first on a power play. Dylan Samberg netted his third goal, and Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his ninth with an empty-netter. Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his fourth goal, also into an empty net.

Winnipeg fired 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey now has 13 assists on the season, with his latest coming on Perfetti’s empty-net goal. Mark Scheifele, who scored his eighth goal earlier in the game, also added his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and another at 4-4 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the Jets’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.