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Match Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks |
| Date | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Jets Record | 9-4-0 |
| Sharks Record | 5-6-3 |
| Broadcast | NBCS |
| Moneyline | Jets -197 / Sharks +164 |
| Puck Line | Jets -1.5 (+127) / Sharks +1.5 (-156) |
| Total | 6.5 (O +102 / U -122) |
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Line and Odds Movement
Winnipeg is priced as a firm road favorite, reflecting a strong 9-4 start, elite goaltending, and a structured two-way profile. The Sharks’ recent surge behind Macklin Celebrini has tightened perception but not enough to break the Jets out of the clear favorite range.
The 6.5 total is set at a pivot between Winnipeg’s defensive efficiency and San Jose’s uptick in chance creation. Market shading toward the under aligns with Hellebuyck’s form and the Jets’ control-heavy style, even with the Sharks’ top-line production spike.
Matchup Breakdown
Winnipeg brings established structure. Their forwards support low, close gaps through the neutral zone, and they limit clean entries, forcing opponents to finish through layers and a locked-in Hellebuyck. When they play with a lead, they are difficult to chase down.
San Jose’s ceiling is tied directly to Celebrini. He has driven their offense with a 200-foot game that pushes play up ice, stabilizes possession, and converts at a high clip. Support from Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, John Klingberg, and recent confidence in transition has made the Sharks more dangerous than their record suggests.
Key tension: Winnipeg’s discipline and depth versus San Jose’s star-driven spike. Over a full game, the Jets’ ability to suppress second-chance looks and win details on the wall is the higher-floor profile. The Sharks’ upset path is efficiency, not volume: capitalize on limited breakdowns, win the special-teams battle, and get a competent performance from Askarov.
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Injury Reports
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Barron (C) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Gustav Nyquist (C) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Cole Perfetti (C) | Out | Lower body |
| Dylan Samberg (D) | Out | Wrist |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Couture (C) | Out | Hip |
| William Eklund (LW) | Questionable | Lower body |
| Ryan Ellis (D) | Out | Back |
| Nick Leddy (D) | Out | Upper body |
| Michael Misa (C) | Out | Lower body |
| Carey Price (G) | Out | Knee |
| Ryan Reaves (RW) | Out | Lower body |
San Jose’s injuries concentrate around veteran anchors, increasing dependence on young skill and thinning experienced depth against a structured opponent.
Winnipeg Jets Recent Performance
The Jets’ 9-4-0 mark is supported by strong underlying numbers. They rank near the top of the league in goals allowed, driven by Hellebuyck’s .921-level form and clean defensive rotations. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor headline an attack that finishes at a stable rate without sacrificing shape.
The 3-0 loss to Los Angeles exposed a lack of secondary pressure and net-front presence in that spot, but it reads as a single off-night rather than a systemic issue. With Adam Lowry back, their center depth and matchup options improve, reinforcing their defensive reliability on the road.
San Jose Sharks Recent Performance
San Jose has stabilized with a 4-1-1 run powered by Celebrini’s breakout. The 6-1 win over Seattle highlighted their ceiling when their top line drives the tempo and the puck moves quickly through the neutral zone.
However, their defensive and goaltending profile remains volatile. Askarov’s numbers are uneven, and the Sharks still concede quality looks when they mismanage pucks under pressure. At home, energy and matchup control help, but against a Jets team that punishes turnovers and manages leads, San Jose has little margin to leak early goals.
Betting Insights and Trends
Winnipeg has been strong as a favorite and effective at suppressing offense, which suits this price range on the road. Their structure and goaltending travel.
San Jose has delivered recent puck line and over results due to offensive spikes and game flow, but that trend comes under stress against a more disciplined opponent with a true No. 1 goaltender.
Bettors weighing side and total should account for the contrast between San Jose’s recent surge and the longer, more stable Winnipeg sample.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Primary lean: Winnipeg Jets moneyline.
Winnipeg owns the edge in depth, defensive structure, and in net. San Jose’s path is narrow and heavily reliant on Celebrini sustaining elite shot-level efficiency against one of the most reliable goaltenders in the league.
Total lean: Under 6.5.
Jets play a control game, limit high-danger rebounds, and are comfortable in lower-event scripts. Sharks’ offense is improved but faces structured resistance. A 3-2 or controlled 4-2 outcome fits more often than a full track meet.
Projected score: Jets 4, Sharks 2.
Handicapper section
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