Jets vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 18

The Winnipeg Jets (3-1) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they square off against the Nashville Predators (2-1-2) at home on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's game.

Jets vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Jets 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-191)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets (56-22-4 overall) had a 14-5-19 record last season in games that went to overtime.
  • Winnipeg was 19-5-4 (42 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 17 games last season the Jets recorded just one goal, they went 1-13-3 (five points).
  • Winnipeg finished 7-11-1 in the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 15 points).
  • The Jets scored more than two goals in 58 games (54-3-1, 109 points).
  • In the 34 games when Winnipeg scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 53 points by finishing 26-7-1.
  • In the 50 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Winnipeg was 42-6-2 (86 points).
  • The Jets were outshot by their opponent in 44 games, going 19-22-3 to register 41 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 2-1-2 record this season and are -2-2 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Nashville has earned four points (1-0-2) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • Nashville has earned four points (1-0-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Predators have scored at least three goals two times, posting two total points across those games.
  • Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded three points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, Nashville is winless (0-1-0) this season.
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Jets Rank Jets AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
3rd 3.35 Goals Scored 2.59 31st
1st 2.32 Goals Allowed 3.34 27th
16th 28.2 Shots 29.3 8th
10th 27.2 Shots Allowed 28.5 15th
1st 28.9% Power Play % 21.83% 18th
13th 79.4% Penalty Kill % 81.48% 7th

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