The Winnipeg Jets (21-10-1) take on the Boston Bruins (25-4-2) at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Jets have posted victories in 3 of the last 4 games, and Winnipeg has allowed a total of just 6 goals in the 4-game span, cashing the Under in each of the outings. Winnipeg enters with a 6-1 mark in the last 7 road games.
The Bruins roughed up the Florida Panthers at TD Garden by a 7-3 score, and Boston has outscored the Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets by an 11-5 margin in the last 2 victories.
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Jets at Bruins odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Bruins -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-130) | Bruins -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Jets at Bruins projected goalies
Connor Hellebuyck (16-7-1, 2.33 GAA, .928 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (6-3-1, 2.72 GAA, .895 SV%)
Hellebuyck missed the last 2 games due to a non-COVID illness, so David Rittich filled in. The team sent Arvid Holm back to the minors, so Hellebuyck is traveling with the team and expected to return.
Hellebuyck had won his previous 2 starts before going green in the gills, allowing just 2 goals on 49 total shots in a pair of victories. He has won just 1 of his previous 3 starts against Eastern Conference teams.
Swayman allowed 2 goals on 33 shots in a win against the Blue Jackets on Saturday, his 1st win in 3 starts since Nov. 29. He is 0-1-1 with 7 goals allowed on 40 shots in 2 starts this month against Western Conference teams.
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Jets at Bruins picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 4, Bruins 3
Moneyline
The JETS (+195) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to nearly double up your initial wager.
Winnipeg has won 5 of the last 6 games on the road, while going 10-4 in the previous 14 games overall. As long as Hellebuyck isn’t rusty after his absence due to illness, Winnipeg is a strong play here.
Puck line/Against the spread
If you don’t like them straight up, JETS +1.5 (-130) is still a solid play as the ‘dog on the puck line, and they’re not priced out of line. The Jets are 9-2 in the last 11 games when playing on a day of rest, too.
Still, while a lot of trends point in favor of the Jets, know that they are just 5-21-1 in the past 27 trips to Boston, and 0-4 in the last 4 meetings, so there is obvious risk.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (+105) is a solid play at plus-money.
Yes, the Under is 4-0 in the past 4 games for the Jets, but the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 games against winning teams, for which the Bruins certainly qualify.
The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games for the Bruins following a win, too, while going 19-7-2 in the last 28 games against an opponent with a winning percentage of .600 or better.
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