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Oilers vs Jets Picks and Predictions – Monday December 29, 2025
Edmonton heads to Canada Life Centre to face Winnipeg on Monday night at 7:30 PM on ESPN+. The Oilers are 19-14-6 and sitting third in the Pacific, while the Jets are 15-18-4 and trying to stabilize in the Central. The records matter, but the matchup is really about style and special teams. Edmonton can turn any game into a power play clinic, and Winnipeg has to be disciplined to keep this from turning into a math problem.
The market has Edmonton as a small road favorite at -123 with Winnipeg +104. That is a fair range for a better team on the road, but the price is also acknowledging home ice and the fact that Winnipeg can still score enough to make this uncomfortable.
Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Odds
Edmonton is a modest favorite, and this number can move quickly once the goalie situation becomes clear. Keep monitoring updated NHL odds leading into puck drop because a 6.5 total is sensitive to any crease changes.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -123 | Varies | 6.5 |
| Winnipeg Jets | +104 | Varies | 6.5 |
Edmonton Oilers Betting Form
Edmonton is coming off a 3-2 loss to Calgary, but the process was fine. They generated 31 shots and got scoring from their high-end talent. That is usually the baseline for Oilers games: volume, pace, and enough skill to create multiple high-danger looks even when the opponent is structured.
The power play is the headline and the biggest betting edge. Edmonton leads the league with 37 power-play goals, and that changes how you handicap both sides and totals. If the whistles show up, Edmonton’s scoring expectation jumps. That matters against a Winnipeg team that likes to play physical and can get pulled into penalty sequences when the game speeds up.
The injury list is worth checking because it impacts defensive pairings and how Edmonton protects leads, especially on the road. Review the Edmonton Oilers injury report before betting, and for team-level splits and recent results use Edmonton Oilers stats and results.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Form
Winnipeg is coming off a 4-3 loss to Minnesota, and that game showed both their upside and their problem. They can score, and their top players can drive offense, but they have not consistently closed games when they are forced into higher-event scripts.
The Jets’ power play is a real weapon with 21 power-play goals, and that keeps them live even if Edmonton controls stretches at 5v5. They also bring enough physicality to make opponents uncomfortable, ranking top-10 in hits. The issue is that physical approach can be a double-edged sword against Edmonton. If it turns into penalties, Edmonton will take the game away on special teams.
Check the Winnipeg Jets injury report because even a single blue line absence can matter against Edmonton’s speed and entry game. For matchup context and home results, reference Winnipeg Jets schedule and stats.
Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup Breakdown
This matchup starts with pace. Edmonton wants to play in transition and force defenders to back off. Winnipeg would rather keep it more controlled, finish checks, and make Edmonton work through layers in the neutral zone. At Canada Life Centre, the Jets can get the last change, and that is their best tool to manage McDavid’s line and reduce the clean looks off rush.
At 5v5, the key is whether Winnipeg can limit odd-man breaks and keep Edmonton to the outside. If the Jets are giving up clean middle-lane drives, the game tilts hard toward Edmonton because it also draws penalties. Winnipeg’s best path is to keep this mostly at even strength, win enough faceoffs to stabilize possession, and make Edmonton beat them through sustained zone time rather than track speed.
Special teams is the swing lane. Edmonton is the best power play on the board, and Winnipeg has enough man-advantage quality to answer if Edmonton gets careless. The total being 6.5 makes sense if the game turns into whistles and power-play chances. If the refs let them play, the under becomes more viable because Winnipeg can slow the game and push it toward a 3-2 script.
Goaltending should be treated as unconfirmed until it is. Edmonton has a goalie injury on the report and that can matter if they are forced into a different option than expected. If either team is going to a backup, totals become the sharper focus than sides.
Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Predictions and Best Bets
Edmonton is the better team and the right favorite. Their top-end scoring and power play give them multiple ways to win, and Winnipeg has struggled badly in underdog spots. The Jets can absolutely make this close if they keep it 5v5 and avoid the box, but that is a narrow path against an Edmonton team that forces defenders into mistakes.
The total is where I have the strongest lean. Edmonton’s power play production and overall scoring profile pushes games upward, and Winnipeg can contribute enough to get this to seven if the game is played with pace. With a 6.5, you are betting on a 4-3 type outcome, and that is a very realistic scoreboard if both teams get a few man-advantage looks.
Best Bet: Over 6.5 (+100)
NHL Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you want to compare your angle with the rest of the market, start on the NHL picks page and see where bettors are landing on the side and total as puck drop approaches. From there, filter for proven performance through the best handicappers hub instead of chasing noisy records.
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For bettors tightening up their process around totals, special teams, and goalie impact, the NHL betting guide is a solid framework. And if you are thinking longer range futures angles, the Stanley Cup betting guide helps map timing and market movement through the season.
