Seattle Kraken vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Jets? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Jets as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
SEATTLE KRAKEN VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:
- Looking at our projections, the Jets are expected to take down the Kraken by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- The Jets should also cover at -1.5
Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?
Seattle fell to 19-23-3 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first scored at 16:37. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
In their 2-0 loss to Boston, Seattle’s offense was held scoreless, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.
Seattle failed to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored. The Kraken were shut out for the first time in three games.
Seattle’s defense gave up two goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 in and another at 10:03. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense contributed 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Can The Jets Secure a Home Victory?
With a 7-4 victory over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 30-12-3. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg’s defense tightened up in the third period, allowing just one goal while adding four of their own.
Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal and netted 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets’ scoring was spread out, with 7 different players finding the net. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg, marking his 3rd goal of the season.
After a 1st-period goal, the Jets added two in the 2nd and four more in the final period, including two empty-netters. Nikolaj Ehlers, who scored his 9th goal, also picked up his 9th assist. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.
Winnipeg’s defense will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 13:11 in the 1st period and another at 11:58, putting the Jets in an early 2-0 hole. They also gave up a goal at 11:21 in the 2nd and one more at 13:09 in the 3rd, which tied the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and a save percentage of 86.7%. Defensively, the Jets had 5 takeaways and 31 hits.