Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/25

Looking to win big? The Jets and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Jets are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest against the Predators. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.

WINNIPEG JETS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 27th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Predators to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
• We like the Predators on the moneyline (+100)
• The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Winnipeg Find a Way to Win on the Road?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 42-14-3. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The game’s 11 combined goals easily surpassed that mark.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets scored seven straight goals from seven different players. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.

Winnipeg’s offense found the net seven times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from different players. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal, and two of their goals came on empty nets, including Nikolaj Ehlers’ 9th of the season and Cole Perfetti’s 4th.

Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, marking his 3rd goal of the year. Alex Iafallo added his 1st goal on a power play. Winnipeg recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter.

Winnipeg’s defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals and later conceding another to tie the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, securing a 7-4 victory. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Will the Predators Come Through as Home Underdogs?

The Predators picked up their 20th win of the season, defeating the Avalanche 5-2. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, and they trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators are now 20-30-7 on the season.

Nashville’s offense struck for five goals in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two coming on empty nets. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year.

Roman Josi added his first goal, also on a power play, before Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist closed out the scoring with his fourth goal, also on an empty net. Nashville recorded 25 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways.

Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The first goal they allowed came at 2:54 into the 2nd period, and the second came at 17:43 in the 3rd.