Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The Winnipeg Jets will travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Winnipeg enters the game with a 21-24-7 record. Under head coach Scott Arniel, the Jets rank 13th in the Western Conference. The Tampa Bay Lightning, led by head coach Jon Cooper, hold a 33-14-4 record. They are currently first in the Eastern Conference.

Jets vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets +167, Tampa Bay Lightning -200

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a close win against the New Jersey Devils. They scored four goals on 26 shots, showing efficient offense. Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi were key contributors, each with a goal and an assist.

In their recent game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Jets struggled, losing 5-1. They managed 27 shots but only found the net once. Cole Koepke was the lone goal scorer for the Jets in that game.

Connor Hellebuyck has been a constant in goal for the Jets. He has faced a high number of shots but has kept the team competitive. His performance will be crucial as the Jets continue their season.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning recently secured a 2-0 win against the Utah Mammoth. Andrei Vasilevskiy was perfect, stopping all 28 shots. Nikita Kucherov assisted on both goals, and Darren Raddysh scored one.

In their previous game, Tampa Bay faced a tough loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 8-5. Despite the loss, Kucherov contributed with one goal and three assists. Jake Guentzel and Anthony Cirelli each added multiple points.

The Lightning’s recent success includes a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. Brandon Hagel was key with two goals and an assist. The team displayed solid defense, with Vasilevskiy making 22 saves on 23 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets. The Lightning’s moneyline is -200, while the Jets are at +167. With strong skater and goaltending stats, including ranking 4th in goals and assists, the Lightning are expected to win. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, Winnipeg 2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. The Lightning have a solid defense, ranking 2nd in goals against. The Jets’ defense ranks 12th in the same category. This suggests a lower-scoring game, so the pick is the under at -117. The projected total is 6 goals, right at the line.