For the upcoming battle between the Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Jets vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Winnipeg and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 30 times.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Jets (3.58) and Predators (2.56).
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -122

• In the 42 times this season the Jets have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 34-8 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter, Winnipeg is 31-8 (winning 79.5% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Jets’ implied win probability is 55.0%.

Predators Moneyline: +102

• Nashville has secured an upset victory five times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 22 games as the underdog).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won four games in 20 opportunities.
• Nashville has a 49.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Nashville 2

Jets Points Leaders

• Kyle Connor is one of Winnipeg’s top contributors this season with 73 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 16.1%.
• Having scored 33 goals and adding 33 assists, Mark Scheifele is a top contributor for Winnipeg through 59 games.
• With 54 points through 59 games (26 goals and 28 assists), Gabriel Vilardi has been an important part of Winnipeg’s offensive attack this season.
• Connor Hellebuyck (36-7-2) has a 2.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .926 for Winnipeg.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 21 goals and 32 assists in 57 games give him 53 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s offense with 46 total points (0.8 per game), including 18 goals and 28 assists through 57 games.
• Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 12-24-6 on the season, giving up 121 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 1069 saves with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league).

Jets’ Schedule

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Winnipeg vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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