In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th, at the Amerant Bank Arena. Let’s take a look at a Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers pick.
Oilers Keep Winning
The Oilers just keep winning games, and they have won two in a row. Two games ago, against the St. Louis Blues, they won 4-3, and in the last game against the San Jose Sharks, they picked up the 4-2 victory. Connor McDavid had another huge game, and he had four assists. Calvin Pickard was in goal and saved 22 of the 24 shots he faced. In this game, the goaltending is going to need to be strong again.
The Oilers are averaging 3.19 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.89 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the defense is ranked 14th. They are the top-ranked team in terms of shots per game at over 32 per game. Stuart Skinner is expected to get the start for the Oilers in goal, and he sits with a 24-18-4 record, and he’s giving up 2.91 goals per game. The Oilers have lost two of his last three starts.
Why the Oilers Will Beat the Jets
- The Oilers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have lost eight of their last nine games after coming off a shootout.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games after coming off a shootout.
- The Jets have lost the first period in each of their last five games following a road win.
Jets Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
A win is a win, but the Jets didn’t look exactly dominant on Saturday. They faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks, and it took all the way until a shootout before they were able to secure the win. At the end of the first period the Jets were actually down 2-0 and they had to fight all the way back to even pick up the two points. Connor Hellebuyck wasn’t dominant and he saved 28 of the 32 shots that he faced.
The Jets are averaging 3.4 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.3 goals per game. The offense is ranked third, while the defense is ranked first. Eric Comrie will start for the Jets. He has a 9-9-1 record and gives up 2.36 goals per game. In his last start against the Vegas Golden Knights, he saved all 26 of the shots that he faced.
Why the Jets Will Beat the Oilers
- The Jets have won 16 of their last 17 night games at Canada Life Centre following an overtime win.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games at Canada Life Centre against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Oilers have lost the third period in each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre when leading after the second period.
Jets vs Oilers Prediction
The Jets and Oilers are going to be involved in a lower scoring game. The Jets are on tired legs and their offense is going to really struggle to get going here. Skinner is getting the start for the Oilers and he’s been good all season. With tired legs, the Jets are going to have some major issues. I also believe Comrie can find success, and he’s going to follow up the last game where he found success with another strong game. 2-1 or 3-1 type of game. Back the under to end up being the play.