Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/22/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, December 22, 2023

Venue:  Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Bruins -125, Jets +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Bruins -125, Jets +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Bruins -125, Jets +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Boston Bruins:  19-5-6 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Winnipeg Jets:  19-9-3 (1st place, Central Division)

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Boston Bruins:  5-2-3 last 10

Winnipeg Jets:  7-2-1 last 10

The Bruins are entering this game with 44 points, a 19-5-6 record overall, and they are 9-3-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Wild in their last game, losing that one at home 4-3 in overtime. David Pastrňák led the team in goals with 2 while Brad Marchand scored 1 goal for them in that game. Pavel Zacha led the team in assists with 2 while David Pastrňák led the team in shots on net in that game with 11. Linus Ullmark was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 30 shots with 26 saves and a .867 save percentage. Their offense has scored 97 goals this season averaging 3.2 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 77 goals against them allowing 2.6 goals per game.

The Jets are entering this game with 41 points, a 19-9-3 record overall, and they are 10-5-2 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Detroit Red Wings in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2. Gabriel Vilardi, Nikolaj Ehlers, Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, Neal Pionk, and Mark Scheifele each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Gabriel Vilardi led the team in assists with 2 while Nikolaj Ehlers led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Laurent Brossoit was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 28 shots with 26 saves and a .928 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 104 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 81 goals against them allowing 2.6 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Jets listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Jets have looked really good in their games this season with their 19-9-3 record overall and their 10-5-2 home record. They have looked really good in their games lately too as they have been surging up the standings and are now holding down the 1st place spot in the Central Division. Meanwhile, the Bruins have also looked really good in their games this season with their 19-5-6 record overall as they look to pick up where they left off last season with their regular season dominance. They have looked good in their road games too with their 9-3-3 road record but they haven't been at their best lately and are even coming off a loss to the Wild in their last game at home. This is a tough trip for them too and the Jets have been hot lately with a very good home record this season, scoring lots of goals lately too. The Jets have the edge here with their home advantage and the way they have been playing over the last week compared to the Bruins in their mini slump. The best way to place a bet here is on the Jets to win this game. 

Bruins Jets Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Friday, December 22, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Jets 3 Bruins 2.

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Boston Bruins: 140-67 (+31.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 24-14 (+9.2 units) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 5.5. 9-4 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs. 10-4 UNDER off a close home loss by 1 goal. 10-3 UNDER after losing their previous game in overtime.

Winnipeg Jets: 105-95 (-5.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 9-16 (-14 units) on the moneyline in a home game where where the total is 5.5. 7-1 UNDER off a home win. 10-5 UNDER off a win or tie in their previous game. 7-0 UNDER off a home win by 2 goals or more.

Boston Bruins:  D. Forbort (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. M. Lucic (LW) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

Winnipeg Jets:  R. Kupari (C) Early Jan - Shoulder. K. Connor (LW) Mid Feb - Knee. V. Heinola (D) Early Jan - Ankle.

“It's a terrible loss. We should have won this game. They're on a back-to-back. We were the better team. But credit to them, they stuck with it and got the win.” _ David Pastrnak after their loss against the Wild in their game on Tuesday.

“Unbelievable, smart player. To be able to come back after an injury like he had that early in the season and play the way he’s playing right now is — you know, I’ve been through it — it’s hard.” - Nikolaj Ehlers after their win against the Red Wings in their game on Wednesday.

LW Marchand, Brad

C Zacha, Pavel

RW Pastrnak, David

LD Lohrei, Mason

RD McAvoy, Charlie

G Swayman, Jeremy

LW Ehlers, Nikolaj

C Scheifele, Mark

RW Vilardi, Gabriel

LD Morrissey, Joshua

RD DeMelo, Dylan

G Hellebuyck, Connor

Points: D. Pastrnak (43)

Goals: D. Pastrnak (19)

Assists: D. Pastrnak (24)

GAA: J. Swayman (2.06)

Points: M. Scheifele (34)

Goals: K. Connor (17)

Assists: J. Morrissey (23)

GAA: C. Hellebuyck (2.43)

Coaches:

Boston Bruins: Jim Montgomery (2nd season)

Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness (2nd season)