The matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Jets vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 4.8 goals)

• In 49 games last season, Winnipeg and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Minnesota played 45 games last season with over 6 goals.
• These two teams averaged 6.2 goals per game between them, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• These teams conceded 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Jets were 15th in goals scored in the league, and the Wild were 21st.
• This game features the league’s 20th-ranked (Wild) and top-ranked (Jets) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -156

• The Jets won 39 of their 56 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (69.6%).
• Winnipeg was 19-7 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -156 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied win probability of 60.9%.

Wild Moneyline: +129

• The Wild were an underdog in 42 games last season, with 12 upset wins (28.6%).
• Minnesota won five of its 14 games last season when an underdog by +129 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 43.7% chance of victory for the Wild.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 3, Winnipeg 2

Jets Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Winnipeg’s top offensive options last season was Mark Scheifele, who put up 72 points in 74 games.
• Having scored 10 goals and adding 59 assists a year ago, Joshua Morrissey was a key piece on offense for Winnipeg over the course 81 games.
• On 233 shots, Nikolaj Ehlers generated 61 points (25 goals, 36 assists) for Winnipeg last season.
• Across 60 games played, Connor Hellebuyck had a goaltending record of 37-19-4 last season. During those games, he yielded 142 goals while recording 1656 saves.

Wild Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Kirill Kaprizov was a top offensive contributor for his team last season with 96 points (1.2 per game). He totaled 46 goals and 50 assists in 75 games (playing 21:00 per game).
• Matthew Boldy was crucial for Minnesota’s offense with 69 total points (0.8 per game), including 29 goals and 40 assists in 75 contests.
• Joel Eriksson Ek had 30 goals and 34 assists, for a season point total of 64.
• Filip Gustavsson had an .899 save percentage (41st in the league) last season, allowing 129 goals (3.1 goals against average). He compiled a 20-18-4 record between the pipes for Minnesota.

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Wild’s Schedule

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Winnipeg vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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