Monday’s NHL slate features a contest between the Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators at Canada Life Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Jets vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Winnipeg and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 14 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 36 games this season, 13 have finished with more goals than Monday’s total of 6.5.
• The Jets score 3.7 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.44, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.9 more than the 5.6 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -162

• The Jets have won 84.6% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (22-4).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Winnipeg is 11-2 (winning 84.6% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied probability of 61.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +135

• Nashville has pulled off an upset victory two times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 14 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +135 or longer (in four such games).
• Nashville has a 42.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Nashville 2

Jets Points Leaders

• Kyle Connor has been critical to Winnipeg’s offense this season, racking up 49 points in 37 games.
• Having scored 22 goals and adding 22 assists, Mark Scheifele is a strong contributor for Winnipeg through 37 games.
• On 73 shots (for three goals) and 31 assists, Joshua Morrissey has created 34 points this season.
• Across 29 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 23-5-1. During those games, he’s allowed 60 goals while recording 772 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 21 assists and nine goals in 36 games, good for 30 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s offense with 26 total points (0.7 per game), including 13 goals and 13 assists through 36 games.
• Roman Josi has seven goals and 17 assists for Winnipeg.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 8-15-6 in 29 games this season, conceding 79 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 733 saves and a .903 save percentage, 28th in the league.

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Winnipeg vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 30, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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