NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Senators

The Winnipeg Jets clash with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Back Sens to Triumph

There’s an attractive -143 that the Senators are able to get the better of the Jets. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

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Previous H2H Was Sens Overtime Win

Winnipeg Jets were beaten in their previous eight games and the latest was on the road at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto Maple Leafs claimed a 6-5 win. Mark Scheifele registered two goals, with Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan DeMelo and Alex Iafallo also finding the net.

Ottawa Senators last game saw them claim a 4-3 home win over Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre. Fabian Zetterlund was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Sens at Canada Life Centre when they last played the Jets. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Jets wins.

Starting Goalies


Connor Hellebuyck (Expected)

Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:

24/25
9-10-3
2.5
.907
0

23/24
37-19-4
2.39

.921
5


Leevi Merilainen (Expected)

Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:

24/25
5-7-0
3.5
.872
0

Winnipeg Jets – Last 10 Games

1 win, 6 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have been giving up 3.3 goals from 24.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Mark Scheifele is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Gabriel Vilardi recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.52 goal against average with a .894 save percentage.

Ottawa Senators – Last 10 Games

The Sens have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.1%.

The top points scorer is Tim Stutzle with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Drake Batherson is next best after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.55 GAA with a .896 SV%, including one shutout.

Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Ottawa Senators should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -143 available.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Jets vs Senators stats:

Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games.Senators have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.Jets have lost their last 8 games.Jets have lost 9 of their last 10 games.Jets have lost 17 of their last 20 games.Sens Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction


Senators Moneyline @ -143

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Player Prop Picks

Dylan Cozens (Senators) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -200 available.

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Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sens Made Favorites by the Books

Ottawa Senators have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 57% probability due to their -133 Moneyline betting odds. Winnipeg Jets are the underdogs at +112 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -118.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Kyle Connor Favorite to Find the Net First

Kyle Connor is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Kyle Connor (Jets)

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Mark Scheifele (Jets)

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Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

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Tim Stützle (Senators)

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Player Assists

Kyle Connor (Jets)

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Mark Scheifele (Jets)

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Tim Stützle (Senators)

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Josh Morrissey (Jets)

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Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

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Mark Scheifele (Jets)

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Tim Stützle (Senators)

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Micro Betting

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games

1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 29.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 25.2
Hits: 22.5
Giveaways: 13
Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 25.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.9
Blocks: 13.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.2
Hits: 26.1
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 30.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 12.7
Blocks: 14.3
Faceoff Wins : 31
Hits: 24.7
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 29.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.1
Blocks: 16.7
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 24.1
Giveaways: 12.8
Takeaways: 4.7

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.