PREMIUM
Rogers' 10* NHL TOTAL MASSACRE >> PERFECT 5-0 Last Week!
(NHL) Winnipeg vs. Nashville,
03/13/2017 4:00 PM, Score: 4 - 5
Total: 6.00 | -105.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 6.00 | -105.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: The 30-33-6 Winnipeg Jets have lost three in a row and now find themselves nine points out of the final wild-card spot in the West, currently held by the Blues, with just 13 games remaining (note: Blues also have two games in hand!). The 33-24-11 Nashville Predators notched a 3-1 victory at San Jose on Saturday, earning four points in a three-game West Coast road swing. The Predators have earned points in nine of their last 11 games and sit third in the Central Division (77 points) as they return home to host the Jets on Monday.
Winnipeg: The Jets' season is just about history, as they were able to earn only four points during a six-game homestand (2-4-0). Winnipeg now plays five of its next seven away from home. Winnipeg allows 3.16 goals per game (27th of 30 teams) and has surrendered 13 goals during its current three-game losing streak. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck continues to struggle, allowing eight goals on 44 shots over his last two games.
Nashville: Saturday's 3-1 victory in San Jose snapped a season-long four-game losing streak and the two points were much needed, as the Predators were off games in which they had picked up "loser" points for shootout and overtime defeats in Anaheim and Los Angeles, respectively. "It was a big win for us," Predators goalie Juuse Saros said of beating the Sharks. "It's always tough to come to the west coast and (they're) always a hard opponent, but we played a really smart game today." Saros started in place of Pekka Rinne and made 25 stops to get the victory.
The pick: The Jets saw their slim Western Conference playoff chances take a major hit last week at home, so I don't expect much from them here on the road. In contrast, the Predators appear to have a good chance to earn more points and help their playoff chances Monday night with this home date against the struggling Jets in Bridgestone Arena. Considering it's Nashville's only home game in a six-game span, intensity should be high. Pekka Rinne is expected to return to the net Monday night in search of his second win this season over Winnipeg (gave up just one goal back on Nov. 25). The Under is a 10* play.
Winnipeg: The Jets' season is just about history, as they were able to earn only four points during a six-game homestand (2-4-0). Winnipeg now plays five of its next seven away from home. Winnipeg allows 3.16 goals per game (27th of 30 teams) and has surrendered 13 goals during its current three-game losing streak. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck continues to struggle, allowing eight goals on 44 shots over his last two games.
Nashville: Saturday's 3-1 victory in San Jose snapped a season-long four-game losing streak and the two points were much needed, as the Predators were off games in which they had picked up "loser" points for shootout and overtime defeats in Anaheim and Los Angeles, respectively. "It was a big win for us," Predators goalie Juuse Saros said of beating the Sharks. "It's always tough to come to the west coast and (they're) always a hard opponent, but we played a really smart game today." Saros started in place of Pekka Rinne and made 25 stops to get the victory.
The pick: The Jets saw their slim Western Conference playoff chances take a major hit last week at home, so I don't expect much from them here on the road. In contrast, the Predators appear to have a good chance to earn more points and help their playoff chances Monday night with this home date against the struggling Jets in Bridgestone Arena. Considering it's Nashville's only home game in a six-game span, intensity should be high. Pekka Rinne is expected to return to the net Monday night in search of his second win this season over Winnipeg (gave up just one goal back on Nov. 25). The Under is a 10* play.
