Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions October 28th 2025

Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Grand Casino Arena. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Both teams enter this Central Division matchup seeking to steady their play. Winnipeg has alternated wins and losses over its last four games, while Minnesota continues to search for consistency after a 1-4-2 stretch.

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Line Movement and Odds

The Wild opened as slim -110 favorites, while the Jets sit close behind at -108. The total is listed at 6.0 goals. Bettors expect a competitive matchup, with both offenses trying to regain form after uneven showings.

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Winnipeg Jets Outlook

Winnipeg enters at 6-3-0 after a narrow 3-2 loss to Utah, a game that exposed defensive lapses and stretches of inconsistent effort. Head coach Scott Arniel emphasized the need for complete 60-minute performances — a message he expects to resonate in Minnesota.

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 13 points (eight goals, five assists) in nine games, while Kyle Connor adds 11 points and continues to drive play on the top line. The power play has been efficient, converting 9-of-31 chances (29%), ranking among the league’s best.

Connor Hellebuyck remains reliable in net with a 4-3-0 record, 2.16 GAA, and .928 save percentage. He’s 15-10-2 lifetime against the Wild, often rising to the occasion in divisional matchups.

Winnipeg Jets Injury Report

• Adam Lowry – out (hip)
• Cole Perfetti – out (lower body)
• Dylan Samberg – out (wrist)

Minnesota Wild Outlook

Minnesota continues to battle inconsistency, coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to San Jose. Despite the defeat, there were encouraging offensive signs as Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy continued to produce. Kaprizov leads the team with 14 points, including nine assists, while Boldy adds 11.

The Wild generate offense through volume, ranking fourth in shots on goal (301) and leading the NHL in power-play goals (13). Their puck movement on special teams remains a bright spot amid a 3-6-2 start.

Goaltender Filip Gustavsson is expected to return between the pipes. In seven career starts against Winnipeg, he owns a 4-2-1 record with a 1.95 GAA and .937 save percentage.

Minnesota Wild Injury Report

• Zach Bogosian – out (lower body)
• Marcus Foligno – questionable (upper body)
• Mats Zuccarello – out (lower body)
• Nico Sturm – out (undisclosed)
• Stevie Leskovar – out (wrist)

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

This matchup hinges on which team cleans up defensive errors first. The Jets’ top six forwards can dominate possession when engaged, but Minnesota’s strong special teams and home-ice advantage offer balance.

Winnipeg will lean on Scheifele’s hot scoring streak and Hellebuyck’s stability in net, while Minnesota will try to dictate pace through its high-volume shooting and forecheck.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Both clubs are searching for consistency, but the Jets have been the more complete team through nine games. Their power play efficiency and goaltending edge make them slightly more dependable in what projects as another close contest.

Projected Score: Jets 4, Wild 3
Best Bet: Winnipeg Jets Moneyline (-108)
Secondary Lean: Over 6.0 (-102)

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