Oilers vs Jets Prediction, Odds & Starting Goalies

The Oilers will counter with backup goaltender Calvin Pickard, and his numbers have been ghastly (3-5-2 record, 3.93 GAA, .861 save %). He’s surrendered at least four goals in six of nine times suiting up on the campaign. Not only should Edmonton get their goals in, as they’re third best in the NHL (3.38 GPG), but Winnipeg should get their fair share also against the porous Pickard, driving the total over six goals.

EDM vs WPG Season Stats/Ranks

Lighting the lamp is rarely a problem for the Oilers, as they’re near the top in goal scoring and power play, but it’s preventing snipes that’s long been an issue, as they rank in the bottom half of the NHL. The Jets are middling in both categories, and took a serious hit when two-time defending Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was injured for 13 games, with WPG going 3-9-1.

Given the fact they’ve been to back-to-back Cup Finals, Edmonton is sixth (+1200) in the Stanley Cup Odds, with Winnipeg a +6000 longshot despite high pre-season hopes as reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners.

Oilers vs Jets Props Pick

• Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer (+195 at FanDuel)

For a prop bet, I’m going with Oilers forward Zach Hyman to score a goal. Hyman has ripped goals in two of his last three affairs and eight total in his last nine tilts after two markers in his first eleven outings. He sports odds longer than the top-four on the betting board, so there’s some decent value on him.

If you want to get spicy and parlay over six total goals, plus Hyman to snipe, that total pays out a cool +300.

Oilers vs Jets Odds

The Oilers are currently -114 moneyline favorites and are laying 1.5 goals on the puck line at +205. The Jets come back as a -105 underdog, while the total currently sits at 6.5 goals at FanDuel.

The implied win probability of EDM at -137 is 53.3%. You’d need to wager $114 on the favorites to win $100, while a $105 bet on the underdogs clears $100.

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook as of 1:45 p.m. ET on Dec 29.

Oilers vs Jets Projected Lineups

Edmonton Projected Lineup

Forwards

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Connor McDavid  – Zach Hyman

Vasily Podkolzin – Leon Draisaitl – Matthew Savoie

Trent Frederic – Jack Roslovic – Mattias Janmark

Andrew Mangiapane – Adam Henrique – Curtis Lazar

Defense

Mattias Ekholm – Evan Bouchard

Darnell Nurse – Alec Regula

Spencer Stastney – Ty Emberson

Goaltenders

Calvin Pickard

Connor Ingram

Injuries and Scratches: Tristan Jarry (lower body), Jake Walman (bone bruise), Kasperi Kapanen (undisclosed), Connor Clattenburg (eye)

Winnipeg Projected Lineup

Forwards

Kyle Connor – Mark Scheifele – Gabriel Vilardi

Cole Perfetti – Vladislav Namestnikov – Alex Iafallo

Morgan Barron – Adam Lowry – Tanner Pearson

Nino Niederreiter – Jonathan Toews – Gustav Nyquist

Defense

Josh Morrissey – Dylan Demelo

Dylan Samberg – Neal Pionk

Logan Stanley – Luke Schenn

Goaltenders

Connor Hellebuyck

Eric Comrie

Injuries and Scratches: Haydn Fleury (concussion)