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Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets host the Minnesota Wild at Canada Life Centre in Sunday NHL action. Winnipeg enters at 12-8 but will be without star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, while Minnesota sits at 11-7-4 riding a four-game win streak. Bettors will weigh the Jets’ offensive depth against the Wild’s defensive surge and hot goaltending.
Line Movement and Odds
- Jets MoneyLine: -132
- Wild MoneyLine: +112
- Total: 6.0 (Over -110, Under -110)
Winnipeg opened as slight home favorites, reflecting their scoring depth despite Hellebuyck’s absence. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Minnesota Wild Outlook
Matt Boldy extended his point streak to six games with two goals and an assist in the 5-0 win over Pittsburgh. Kirill Kaprizov has 16 points in his last 14 games, while Joel Eriksson Ek continues to contribute offensively. Filip Gustavsson earned his third shutout in six games, giving Minnesota an NHL-best four shutouts this season. The Wild rank second in power-play goals (21) and seventh in blocked shots (336), showing balance on both ends of the ice.
Winnipeg Jets Outlook
Gabriel Vilardi scored twice in the 4-3 loss to Carolina, while Josh Morrissey extended his point streak to seven games. Mark Scheifele leads with 28 points, and Kyle Connor has 11 goals, providing consistent scoring threats. Eric Comrie will take over in net with Hellebuyck sidelined, supported by AHL call-up Thomas Milic. Winnipeg ranks fifth in power-play goals (16) and has logged 423 hits, emphasizing their physical style of play.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Wild must continue riding Boldy’s hot streak and Gustavsson’s strong goaltending to frustrate Winnipeg’s scorers. The Jets need Scheifele and Connor to drive offense while protecting Comrie in net. Special teams and puck possession will be decisive in this Central Division clash.
Injuries / Availability
Minnesota lists Ryan Hartman (lower body), Vinnie Hinostroza (undisclosed), Marco Rossi (lower body), and Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) out. For full player status, check the Wild injury report.
Winnipeg lists Connor Hellebuyck (knee) and Haydn Fleury (upper body) out. See the Jets injury page for latest updates.
Environment
The game tips at Canada Life Centre, where Winnipeg is 7-4 at home. Minnesota is 5-5-2 on the road but enters with momentum from a four-game win streak. Expect a physical, high-scoring contest with playoff implications in the Central Division.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Jets 4, Wild 3
- Best Bet: Jets MoneyLine (-132)
Winnipeg’s offensive depth and home ice give them the edge despite Hellebuyck’s absence. - Total: Over 6.0 (-110)
Our model projects seven goals, leaning over given both teams’ recent scoring trends.
Winnipeg’s scoring leaders should secure a narrow win, while Minnesota’s hot streak keeps it close. Expect a competitive game trending over the total.
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