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Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets continue their strong start, entering Thursday’s matchup at Canada Life Centre riding a five-game win streak. Winnipeg’s surge has been driven by captain Mark Scheifele, who’s scored in five straight and now leads the franchise in career points.
Veteran forward Jonathan Toews added his first goal in nearly three years during Monday’s 2-1 win over Calgary, while Connor Hellebuyck has held opponents to two or fewer goals in all five of his starts. Winnipeg’s balanced play has them 5-1-0 and 4-1 against the puckline as favorites.
The Seattle Kraken, meanwhile, close a six-game road swing that’s yielded a 1-2-2 mark. Seattle fell 4-1 at Washington on Tuesday, continuing a trend of defensive lapses that’s seen them allow three-plus goals in five straight. With Jared McCann and Mason Marchment still nursing lower-body issues, head coach Lane Lambert needs offensive production from Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson to break through a red-hot Jets defense.
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Line Movement and Odds
The Jets opened around -210 on the moneyline and have climbed to -225 as sharp bettors backed the home side. Seattle moved from +175 to +186, while the total has held steady at 5.5, with light public action on the under (+100).
Winnipeg has taken roughly 70% of moneyline tickets but close to 55% of sharp handle, suggesting respected bettors see value in the Kraken’s price holding.
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Matchup Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets Outlook
Winnipeg’s offense has been efficient, averaging 3.7 goals per game, while their blue line has limited high-danger chances. Scheifele and Kyle Connor (three goals, six assists) lead a unit converting at 28% on the power play.
At home, the Jets rank among the top five in expected goal differential and have dominated the faceoff circle behind Toews and Morgan Barron.
Seattle Kraken Outlook
The Kraken’s lack of finish has been their undoing, converting on fewer than 9% of shots this road trip. Defensive structure remains shaky, with opponents generating heavy traffic in front of new goaltender Matt Murray.
Seattle will rely heavily on veteran defensemen Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn to contain Winnipeg’s rush. Their power play (15%) and penalty kill (78%) both need a spark to compete with top Western clubs.
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Injuries and Conditions
Winnipeg Jets
- Morgan Barron (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
- Adam Lowry (C) – Out, hip
- Cole Perfetti (C) – Out, lower body
- Dylan Samberg (D) – Out, wrist
See full details on the Winnipeg Jets injury report
Seattle Kraken
- Ryker Evans (D) – Out, upper body
- Frederick Gaudreau (C) – Out, upper body
- Kaapo Kakko (RW) – Out, hand
- Mason Marchment (LW) – Questionable, lower body
- Jared McCann (LW) – Questionable, lower body
- Brandon Montour (D) – Out, personal
Full updates on the Seattle Kraken injury report
Conditions: Controlled indoor environment at Canada Life Centre, no weather impact expected.
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Best Bets and Prediction
The Jets have won five straight and are 5-0 as favorites. The Kraken are 0-2 as underdogs and have allowed 3.6 goals per game on their current trip.
Projected score: Jets 3, Kraken 2
- Best Bet: Jets moneyline (-225)
- Secondary Lean: Under 5.5 (+100)
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