The Winnipeg Jets (2-1-0) and Vegas Golden Knights (3-1-0) meet Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Jets won 4-3 in overtime at the defending champ Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, and now face their first back-to-back of the season. Winnipeg is averaging 3.0 goals per game through 3 contests.
The Golden Knights suffered their first loss of the season by a 3-2 count on the road against the Calgary Flames Tuesday. Vegas has managed 3.0 GPG to rank 19th in the NHL during the early portion of the season while hitting at 18.8% on the power play.
Stream the NHL all season on ESPN+, with your team’s out-of-market games, exclusive games, originals and more. Get ESPN+ now!
Jets at Golden Knights odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Golden Knights -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-175) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
Jets at Golden Knights projected goalies
David Rittich (6-3-4, 3.57 GAA, .886 SV% in 2021-22 w/Nashville) vs. Logan Thompson (2-1-0, 2.03 GAA, .938 SV%, 1 SO)
The veteran Rittich is expected to make his first appearance as a member of the Jets on the second end of a back-to-back situation. He hasn’t faced VGK since the 2019-20 season when he went 0-2-0 with a 5.02 GAA and .836 SV% in 2 starts with Calgary.
Thompson lost to the Flames last time out, allowing 3 goals on 40 shots. He posted a 27-save shutout in a 1-0 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks in his only home start to date last Thursday.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Jets at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Golden Knights 5, Jets 2
Moneyline
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-165) are moderate favorites, and it’s a little surprising the number is this low considering the Jets just played Wednesday.
Yes, Winnipeg won, and yes, it was an impressive victory over the defending champs in their barn. However, Rittich won’t help the Jets come up aces in Vegas, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him get lit up.
Puck line/Against the spread
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+140) is worth playing lightly on the puck line. There is some risk here, as VGK is 0-1 as a favorite on the puck line with Thompson patrolling the blue paint, but that was a lack of offensive support and not an indictment of his play.
Over/Under
The OVER 6.5 (-115) is worth playing here, but it won’t go Over by much.
Rittich is likely to have some rust in his first start of the season, and Thompson had a shutout in his only home start so far. This play comes with risk, so play just a half-unit here.
Want action on this matchup or any other NHL games? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1369]