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How to watch Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets TV channel, start time, odds

Here’s how you can watch the NHL stream of the Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets as things heat up ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Now that we’re in the final quarter of the 2020 NHL season, the pressure is being turned up. The real contenders for the Stanley Cup are refining things while everyone else is struggling to keep up. You can watch the Washington Capitals square off against the Winnipeg Jets live on ESPN+.

The Jets are in a three-game losing stream right now, capped by their 4-3 loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. With a wild-card spot still firmly up for grabs, Winnipeg is going to have to pick up the slack and some wins to guarantee themselves a place in the playoffs.

Washington seems to finally be over what they hope was just a hiccup, losing four straight games before picking up back-to-back wins over the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jets. A playoff spot is the Capitals’ to lose right now as they sit atop the Metropolitan Division and third in the Eastern Conference, but they could definitely use more of a tune-up before the playoffs start if they want to truly make a run at the Stanley Cup.

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How to watch Capitals vs Jets:

Washington Capital (39-18-6) vs Winnipeg Jets (32-27-6)

Thursday, Feb. 27, 8:00 p.m. ET

Bell MTS Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba

NHL stream:

Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets live stream: ESPN+ or NHL.com

TV: NBC Sports Washington

NHL odds:

The Capitals (-154 Moneyline) are 1.5-point favorites over the Jets (+125 Moneyline), according to BetMGM.

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Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (39-18-6) visit the Winnipeg Jets (32-27-6) Thursday at Bell MTS Place for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Capitals-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Capitals at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov vs. Connor Hellebuyck

Samsonov took the loss in regulation in each of his last three starts with a total of 12 goals allowed. He has dropped to 16-5-1 for his rookie campaign but still has a .916 save percentage and 2.41 goals against average.

Hellebuyck dropped two straight on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres. He is 26-20-5 through 50 starts and two relief appearances with a .918 SV% and 2.72 GAA.

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Capitals at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jets 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline (ML)

The JETS (+125) have dropped two in a row, including the first half of this home-and-home with the Capitals (-154) Tuesday, but they shouldn’t be such big underdogs after going to a shootout two days ago. Winnipeg is 6-4-1 over its last 11 games, while Washington has won two in a row after snapping out of a season-high four-game losing skid.

The Jets are a lackluster 16-14-3 at home for the season and the Caps are 21-9-1 on the road, but the value’s on the hosts at plus-money.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $12.50 while the same wager on the Caps nets just $6.50 in profit with a win for Washington.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the JETS (+1.5, -200) with the goal of insurance. The Jets are just 15-18 against the spread at home, but the bulk of those games came with them being favored and needing to win by at least 2 goals for the cover. The Caps (-1.5, +165) are 21-10 ATS on the road.

Just two of the Jets’ last eight losses came by multi-goal margins. Only one of the Caps’ last three wins was by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-150). The Over (+125) is far more profitable, but the Jets are 4-5-1 against the O/U across their last 10 games and the Caps are 5-5 against the O/U across the same span.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 253-241

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Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Winnipeg Jets (32-27-5) visit the Washington Capitals (38-18-6) Tuesday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Jets-Capitals sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Jets at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Braden Holtby

Hellebuyck enters the day off back-to-back road losses to the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old is 26-20-5 with a .918 save percentage and 2.72 goals against average while having faced a league-high 1,609 shots.

Holtby was between the pipes for the Capitals’ 5-3 home win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday. He stopped 32 of 35 shots faced and improved to 22-13-5 for the season despite a career-worst .897 SV% and 3.13 GAA.

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Jets at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jets 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Capitals (-189) are too heavily favored with a lackluster 3-6-1 record across their last 10 games coming into Tuesday. The JETS (+155) have lost two straight games, but they’re still an adequate 6-4-0 across their last 10 outings. Washington is 17-9-5 on home ice, but Winnipeg is an adequate 16-13-2 on the road for the season. Back the visitors with plenty of value at plus-money.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

We can also back the JETS (+1.5, -150) with one goal of insurance. Winnipeg is 36-28 against the spread overall and 21-10 on the road, while Washington (-1.5, +125) is just 32-30 ATS overall and a woeful 11-20 on home ice, where they’ve generally been favored to win by at least two goals.

It’s less profitable than the moneyline play, but a $10 wager still returns a profit of $6 as a safer bet.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-143). The Jets are just 3-5-2 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games and the Caps are 5-5 against the line across the same span. Expect a hard-fought game with both teams keeping it tight as the Capitals fight for top spot in the Metropolitan Division and the Jets battle for a Western Conference playoff spot.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 250-235

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San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Winnipeg Jets (29-24-5) host the San Jose Sharks (24-28-4) Friday at Bell MTS Place for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Sharks-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sharks at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Aaron Dell vs. Connor Hellebuyck

Dell is coming off a start against the Calgary Flames Monday in which he allowed six goals on 37 shots. He is 3-2-0 across his last five outings and 11-11-2 on the season. He has a .909 save percentage and 2.88 goals against average.

Hellebuyck, an All-Star, took the loss Tuesday against the New York Rangers while giving up four goals on 32 shots. He’s 24-17-5 on the season with a .919 SV% and 2.71 GAA.

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Sharks at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jets 6, Sharks 3

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams enter off of the aforementioned losses. The Jets (-154) will have the home-ice advantage Friday, but the Sharks (+125) have had an extra day of rest. Winnipeg is just 4-5-1 over its last 10 games and a disappointing 14-13-3 at home this season, while San Jose is 4-6-0 over its last 10 overall and just 10-14-3 on the road.

The JETS (-154) are the play, as they lead the head-to-head season series 2-0 with 3-2 and 5-1 victories both coming in San Jose. The Jets have a goal differential of minus-2 but remain in contention for a Western Conference wild-card spot. The Sharks are minus-40 in goal differential and are headed for the draft lottery.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Based on the Sharks’ horrible goal differential, we’re backing the JETS (-1.5, +170) to win by at least 2 goals. The Sharks are 26-30 against the spread on the season and 13-14 on the road. The Jets are 34-24 ATS overall and 14-16 at home.

Winnipeg had won three straight games all by margins of at least 2 goals prior to Tuesday’s loss. Each of the Sharks’ last six losses was by a margin of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+125) as the more profitable side of the total bet. Both teams have hit the Over five times in their last 10 games. Both meetings this season fell below Friday’s projected total, but both goalies enter the day in poor form.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 232-212

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New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Rangers (27-23-4) and Winnipeg Jets (29-23-5) will mix it up at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Rangers-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Rangers at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Igor Shesterkin vs. Connor Hellebuyck

The rookie Shesterkin is confirmed to make his first NHL road start after going 5-1-0 with a 2.34 goals against average and .933 save percentage in his first six outings at home. This will be his biggest test yet against a red-hot offense and an All-Star goaltender at the other end.

Hellebuyck has posted a 24-16-5 record with a 2.67 GAA and .920 SV% with four shutouts to date. He’ll be tasked with ruining the return to Winnipeg of Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba, who was traded to New York in the offseason. Hellebuyck didn’t have much success in the first head-to-head meeting at Madison Square Garden in the Oct. 3 season opener, as Trouba had a season-high three points in the 6-4 win by the Rangers.

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Rangers at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Jets 5, Rangers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The JETS (-134) are favorites at home against the Rangers (+110), as they look for revenge after their loss in the first meeting at MSG. Winnipeg’s offense has been on fire lately, averaging 4.0 goals per game across the past five outings while going 4-1 straight up.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to grab the road win returns a profit of $7.50, while a $10 wager on the Rangers results in a profit of $11.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The JETS (-1.5, +190) are worth a look at almost double money, as they’re rolling right along. The Rangers (+1.5, -239) are too risky and not worth a play if you’re looking for a little insurance on the road. While the road team is 9-4 in the past 13 meetings, the favorite has connected in each of the past four outings.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 6.5 (+125) is a value play at this price level, especially since the Jets have been lighting up the scoreboard. The first battle in this series easily went Over, and this one will, too.

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Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (29-10-12) travel to Manitoba to take on the Winnipeg Jets (25-22-4) Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Bell MTS Place. We analyze the Bruins-Jets odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Bruins at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Laurent Brossoit

Rask is expected to return to the Boston net after missing the last couple pre-all-star break games due to concussion symptoms The veteran netminder was on fire prior to injury. He had logged a .936 save percentage across his last five games. For the season, Rask has registered a 2.27 goals against average and a .925 SV%.

Brossoit has logged a 3.71 GAA and .883 SV% through 15 games. He has scuffled since mid-December, posting a .867 SV% in limited duty (six games since Dec. 11).

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Bruins at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Boston 4, Winnipeg 1

Moneyline (ML)

Boston is 5-7 (minus-4.4 units on the moneyline) in January. Winnipeg is 3-8 (minus-4.2). So, something’s got to give from a betting standpoint. The Bruins are the more talented team here, and there aren’t too many underlying analytics running contrary to the win-loss records. There is some hidden value in road teams in this spot, as road teams have been solid value in first games back from the mid-season all-star break.

So, with Boston as the lean, this will come down to pricing. And the puck line has the better risk/reward value here. PASS on Boston (-167).

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Bruins have won 11 games since Dec. 1. Seven of those have been of the multi-goal variety. At home, the Jets are 9-15 against the puck line. Nine of Winnipeg’s last 13 losses have been by three or more goals.

BOSTON (-1.5, +155) is the play.

Over/Under (O/U)

Recent Over/Under results for both teams have swung different ways with no discernible trends. The lean here with a decent price is UNDER 5.5 (+120).

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Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-16-8) host the Winnipeg Jets (25-21-4) Wednesday at Nationwide Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Jets-Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Jets at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Laurent Brossoit vs. Elvis Merzlikins

Brossoit draws a rare start in place of the heavily-worked Connor Hellebuyck. The 26-year-old backup is 4-5-0 through 10 starts and four relief appearances. He hasn’t recorded a win since Dec. 10. He has an .885 save percentage and 3.67 goals against average.

Merzlikins, 25, has won four straight starts, including a 41-save shutout of the New Jersey Devils Saturday. He’s 8-6-4 in his rookie campaign with a .928 SV% and 2.36 GAA.

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Jets at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blue Jackets 3, Jets 1

Moneyline (ML)

The BLUE JACKETS (-189) enter on a five-game winning streak and with an 8-2-0 record over their last 10 games. They’re also 15-9-2 at Nationwide Arena for the season. The Jets (+155) have lost three in a row, including a 4-1 decision at the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday as they’ll play the second half a back-to-back and third game of a three-game road trip before the All-Star break.

Both teams have been below average in Corsi For Percentage (percentage of total shot attempts) and scoring chances at 5-on-5, but Columbus has the edge in both, as well as the goaltending matchup. Take the home side to win outright.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the home side and back the JACKETS (-1.5, +145) to win by at least a 2-goal margin for a greater profit. The Jets are 27-23 against the spread overall and 18-8 on the road, while the Jackets are 29-21 ATS overall but just 11-15 at home. Merzlikins pitched a shutout in three of his last four starts and the Jackets won each of those games by at least a 3-goal margin. The Jets have been shut out just twice this season, but each of their last three losses were by a margin of at least 3 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+100) at even money and trust in Merzlikins to continue his recent play. The Blue Jackets are 2-8 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, the Jets are 5-5.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 182-168

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Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing day’s Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks sports betting odds, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Winnipeg Jets (25-19-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (23-20-6) in a 7 p.m. ET tilt at the United Center. We analyze the Jets-Blackhawks odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Jets at Blackhawks: Projected starting goalies

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Robin Lehner

Hellebuyck is putting up similar numbers to those that earned him a runner-up vote for the Vezina Trophy two years ago. The fifth-year NHL’er owns a 2.67 goals-against average and .920 save percentage in 40 games. Hellebuyck’s best outings this season were early on. He has struggled his way to an .896 SV% over his last 16 games.

Lehner returns to the Chicago cage after two straight Corey Crawford starts. The 28-year-old Swede owns a 2.85 GAA and .923 SV% this season. He has been terrific at home (.928 SV%) and has been sharp in both of Chicago’s games against Winnipeg (.943 GAA). An overly robust .934 SV in penalty-killing situations is a signal of likely downward regression. But lately the ‘Hawks have not spent much time in the penalty box; perhaps that regression comes due later in the second half.

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Jets at Blackhawks: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Sunday at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Chicago 4, Winnipeg 3

Moneyline (ML)

On the road, Winnipeg is 14-10 with a league-best 42.2% return on investment. At home, Chicago is 11-14 (-18% ROI). The Central Division foes have split a pair of games this season. Over those games and the two that preceded them, the road team is 4-0. But the Jets are just 2-4 in the opening game of a multi-game trip; the Blackhawks are 4-2 in return-to-home games after such trips.

Will lay off the near-pick-em moneyline (CHICAGO -115/WINNIPEG -106). Expect the line to move toward the ‘Hawks. A Jets +105 would be worthy of a look if enough action went toward Chicago.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Winnipeg is 18-6 (18.5% ROI) against the number on the road. But recent Jets’ performances have been off the mark. There are some underlying peripherals that have made Chicago a frequent fade during their 14-4 surge. There are enough cross signals to avoid the CHICAGO -1.5 +230/ WINNIPEG +1.5 -295 proposition.

Over/Under (O/U)

The over is 36-17-1 in Chicago’s last 54 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Winnipeg went into mid-December toting a GAA well under 3.0. The Jets have since allowed a 3.6 GAA in 16 games. In that 16-game span, puck-possession indicators have trended the wrong way and Winnipeg has allowed a 31.8% power play conversion rate.

WILL TAKE THE OVER 5.5 -139.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (28-15-4) head to Bell MTS Place for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop Friday against the Winnipeg Jets (25-18-4). We analyze the Lightning-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Lightning at Jets: Projected starting goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Connor Hellebuyck

The Lightning saved Vasilevskiy for the second half of their back-to-back, as backup Curtis McElhinney drew the start Thursday and took a 3-2 loss against the Minnesota Wild. Vasy has won nine straight games and has a .916 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average for the season.

Hellebuyck is 3-1-1 across his last five games. He’s 21-13-4 for the season with a .923 SV% and 2.57 GAA while leading the league with four shutouts. He has faced a league-high 1,208 shots and has made 1,115 saves through 39 games played (37 starts).

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Lightning at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Lightning 4, Jets 1

Moneyline (ML)

The LIGHTNING (-139) are the team to back as Vasilevskiy returns to the crease. Tampa Bay has lost back-to-back games just once since the start of December (Dec. 19 and 21) and McElhinney was in net for each of the team’s last three losses. The Lightning are 8-2 across their last 10 games and 13-8-2 on the road for the season.

The Jets (+115) have been off since a 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday. They’re 4-4-2 across their last 10 and a lackluster 11-10-2 at home for the season.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Double down on the visitors and back the LIGHTNING (-1.5, +160) to win by at least 2 goals for a better return on your investment. The Jets, one of the league’s top home teams over the last several seasons, are 27-20 against the spread overall but just 9-14 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (+125) in a strong goaltending matchup. Due to the low odds, it’ll be best to parlay the Under with the Lightning moneyline.

Tampa Bay is 4-6 against the Over/Under across its last 10 games and Winnipeg is 5-5.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 167-157

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Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Winnipeg Jets (23-16-4) and Toronto Maple Leafs (24-15-5) will do battle at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Jets-Maple Leafs sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Jets at Maple Leafs: Projected starting goalies

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Michael Hutchinson

Hellebuyck is the projected starter, and he puts his 19-12-4 record, 2.69 goals against average and .920 save percentage on the line. He earned a victory in Montreal on Monday night, stopping 29 of the 31 shots. However, he surrendered five goals on just 17 shots Jan. 2 in Winnipeg and was pulled by head coach Paul Maurice after two periods in favor of Laurent Brossoit.

Hutchinson is 3-6-1 with a 3.68 GAA and .892 save percentage overall, which isn’t terribly impressive. However, he has won three straight starts, including a shutout in his most recent assignment. He came on for Frederik Andersen on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers after the latter allowed three goals on 19 shots in 21:45 of ice time. Hutchinson originally came up through the Jets organization, so this will be extra special for him.

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Jets at Maple Leafs: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Maple Leafs 5, Jets 3

Moneyline (ML)

The MAPLE LEAFS (-189) are heavily favored to bounce back after having their 9-0-1 run interrupted by the Oilers on Monday, falling 6-4. The Jets (+155) are just 2-5 in the past seven overall, and 1-6 in their past seven against teams with a winning overall mark.

New to sports betting? Every $1.89 wagered on the Maple Leafs ML will profit $1 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The MAPLE LEAFS (-1.5, +135) are the play. However, I have a bit of a sour taste in my mouth after betting it and losing outright against the Oilers. Bettors have to have short memories, though, you know?

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is the best bet in this game. The Over has connected in 11 of the previous 15 battles at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and 12 of the past 15 games overall in this series, including the battle last week at MTS Centre in Winnipeg.

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