by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, January 24, 2025
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Utah +160, Jets -192; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Utah +160, Jets -190; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Utah +160, Jets -190; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Utah Hockey Club: 20-19-7 (6th place, Central Division)
Winnipeg Jets: 32-14-3 (1st place, Central Division)
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Recent Form
Utah Hockey Club: 4-5-1 last 10
Winnipeg Jets: 5-3-2 last 10
Utah Hockey Club vs Winnipeg Jets Preview and Analysis
The Utah Hockey Club is entering this game with 47 points, a 20-19-7 record overall, and they are 12-8-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Winnipeg Jets in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Minnesota Wild still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Jets, Barrett Hayton, Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, Olli Määttä, and Matias Maccelli each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Barrett Hayton, Josh Doan, and Nick Schmaltz each led the team in assists with 2 while Nick Bjugstad led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Connor Ingram was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 25 shots with 23 saves and a .920 save percentage. Their offense has scored 132 goals this season averaging 2.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 139 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
The Jets are entering this game with 67 points, a 32-14-3 record overall, and they are 18-5-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Colorado Avalanche in their last game, winning that one on the road 3-2 in overtime. Morgan Barron, Neal Pionk, and Gabriel Vilardi each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Josh Morrissey and Vladislav Namestnikov each led the team in assists with 2 while Josh Morrissey led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Connor Hellebuyck was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 27 shots with 25 saves and a .926 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 170 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 120 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.
Utah vs Winnipeg Prediction
The current betting odds have the Jets listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Jets have looked great in their games this season with their 32-14-3 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have looked great on home ice too with their 18-5-3 home record. Meanwhile, Utah hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 20-19-7 record overall which has them in 6th place of their division in the West. They haven't been a bad road team this year, but they haven't been great either with their 12-8-3 road record. They are coming off a win over the Jets in their last one, but they haven't looked great lately as they are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. They are also playing this game on a back-to-back with a tough game against the Wild on Thursday night. The Jets are going to have the rest advantage coming into this one, and they are also coming off a road win over the Avalanche in their last one so that win will give them some momentum coming into this game. The Jets will also be looking to get their revenge for that bad loss in Utah earlier this week and they can take advantage of Utah in a bad situation here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Jets to win this game.
Utah Winnipeg Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Friday, January 24, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Jets 4 Utah 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Utah Hockey Club: 20-26 (-7.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 10-16 (-4.7 units) on the moneyline against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game. 9-16 (-5.7 units) on the moneyline against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game. 17-5 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record. 18-6 UNDER against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game.
Winnipeg Jets: 132-91 (+21.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 60-27 (+16.2 units) on the moneyline as a home favorite. 83-48 (+22.3 units) on the moneyline off a win in their previous game. 28-17 UNDER off a win against a division rival. 63-35 UNDER when playing against a team with a losing record.
Key Injuries
Utah Hockey Club: M. Sergachev (D) Day To Day - Upper Body. S. Durzi (D) Out - Shoulder. R. Bortuzzo (D) Out - Lower Body. D. Guenther (LW) Out - Lower Body.
Winnipeg Jets: A. Lowry (C) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
"Just coming back without hesitation, without a doubt in his head - that was great." - Andre Tourigny on Clayton Keller after his team’s win against the Jets in their game on Monday.
“We’ve responded well when we haven’t had our best games this year so far, and it’s a tough building to play in here with the altitude and the players they can put out there on the last change and all that kind of stuff. I thought we battled hard, and it wasn’t perfect, but that’s the game of hockey and we found a way to get two points.” - Scott Arniel after his team’s win against the Avalanche in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Utah Hockey Club
LW Clayton Keller
C Logan Cooley
RW Nick Schmaltz
LD Olli Maatta
RD John Marino
G Karel Vejmelka
Winnipeg Jets
LW Kyle Connor
C Mark Scheifele
RW Alex Iafallo
LD Josh Morrissey
RD Dylan Demelo
G Connor Hellebuyck
Statistical Leaders
Utah Hockey Club
Points: C. Keller (50)
Goals: C. Keller (16)
Assists: C. Keller (34)
GAA: K. Vejmelka (2.54)
Winnipeg Jets
Points: K. Connor (60)
Goals: M. Scheifele (27)
Assists: J. Morrissey (37)
GAA: C. Hellebuyck (2.02)
Coaches:
Utah Hockey Club: André Tourigny (4th season)
Winnipeg Jets: Scott Arniel (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
