Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets 2/16/23 – The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Winnipeg’s record is 34-19-1. Columbus’ record is 16-34-4. These two teams met once in this season, with Columbus winning the matchup. However, the Winnipeg Jets are expected to win this game as per the NHL betting analytics.
Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena
Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Odds
Jets
Moneyline: -213
Spread: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 6 over (-120)
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +170
Spread: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 6 under (+100)
Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis
Winnipeg Jets was a favorite in their previous game. They defeated the Seattle Kraken by 3-2 in a shootout. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Blake Wheeler each scored a goal. David Rittich stopped 27 of 29 shots. Recent success has been evident in the Jets’ offense. In four of their eight recent games, Winnipeg scored at least four goals. They are 16th in goals per match and 22nd in shots. Winnipeg’s defense has been excellent and their goaltending has been great this season. The Jets are third in goals against per match and 13th in shots per game. Winnipeg is second in the Central Division. They are well-equipped for goaltending and defense, and they have the potential to reach the playoffs. The Winnipeg offense will have to be more efficient in the playoffs.
In their last game, Columbus Blue Jackets was an underdog and lost 3-2 to the New Jersey Devils. Adam Boqvist had an assist and scored a goal. Johnny Gaudreau scored one goal. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 29 of 32 shots. Recently, the Jackets’ offense has been struggling. In eight of their ten games, Columbus scored no more than three goals. They are 30th in goals per match and 28th in shots. The Blue Jackets have had terrible defense and goaltending this season. They are 31st in goals against per match and 30th in shots against per match. The Metropolitan division has Columbus last.
Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg’s last 6 games. Winnipeg are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games. The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Winnipeg’s last 14 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Winnipeg are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
Columbus are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus’ last 12 games against Winnipeg. Columbus are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home. Columbus are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Free Pick
The NHL’s worst team, Columbus, has the lowest point total of any league team. This season, Winnipeg’s goaltending has been excellent. The Jets are third in goals against per match. Winnipeg is the better team overall and will beat Columbus based on the NHL betting odds.
Free Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5 (+120)
