The Detroit Red Wings will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Winnipeg Jets pay a visit to Joe Louis Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Red Wings were listed earlier today as -191 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.5 victory for the Red Wings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Winnipeg Jets will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 27-34-5 this season, while the Red Wings are 32-22-11. Winnipeg is 30-31-5 against the total, while Detroit is 23-31-11 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The Jets - Red Wings odds would favor the Jets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 18 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Winnipeg is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.53 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 26 at 3 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 17.29% while the Jets defense kills off 78.1% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Winnipeg was a 4-2 loser at home against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Detroit was a 5-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Blue Jackets. They lost as -119 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 11 games on the road
- Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
- Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
- Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games when playing Winnipeg
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Colorado, Saturday, March 12th
Detroit home to New York, Saturday, March 12th
