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The Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers face off to open up each team’s 2024-25 season Wednesday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Jets vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of season; Oilers won 2-0-1 last season
The Jets finished 2nd in the Central Division last season with a 52-24-6 record (110 points), good for a playoff berth. However, Winnipeg had an early exit with a 4-1 series loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round. It will look to improve upon last season’s disappointing end to make a deeper push in 2024-25.
Edmonton placed 2nd in the Pacific Division with a 49-27-6 record (104 points) last season, also qualifying for the postseason. The Oilers made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, only to lose Game 7 to the Florida Panthers after falling into a 3-0 hole in the best-of-7 series. They eliminated the LA Kings 4-1 in the 1st round, the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the 2nd round and the Dallas Stars 4-2 in the Western Conference Final. Unable to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup, they lost 4-3 against the Panthers.
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Jets at Oilers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:59 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +150(bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-165) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Jets at Oilers projected goalies
Connor Hellebuyck vs. Stuart Skinner
Hellebuyck enters his 10th NHL campaign — all with the Jets — after starting 60 games last regular season. He finished with a 37-19-4 record along with a 2.39 GAA, .a 921 SV% and 5 shutouts. He’s been a big reason for Winnipeg’s success.
Skinner enters his 5th season — all with the Oilers. He started 57 games last regular season with 2 relief appearances. He ended with a 36-16-5 record along with a 2.62 GAA, a .905 SV%, and 2 shutouts. The Edmonton native played an integral part of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup run last season.
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Jets at Oilers picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 3, Jets 2
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on betting the Oilers (-185) to win at home Wednesday.
Puck line/Against the spread
LEAN JETS (-150).
Both Winnipeg and Edmonton are coming off great seasons in which they found success on the offensive and defensive sides of the ice. While the Oilers will have home-ice advantage with a fired-up crowd following their deep playoff run, Hellebuyck and the Jets should be able to remain in this matchup.
Expect this game to be an early show of 2 of the NHL’s top goaltenders with a slight lean to the visitors.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6 (+100).
As mentioned, Hellebuyck posted a 2.39 GAA with a .921 SV% last season, while Skinner had a 2.62 GAA with a .905 SV%.
In a game that is sure to have high energy and a fast start, expect both keepers to settle in and keep scoring to a minimum.
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