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Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights 4/18/23 – On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets travel to T-Mobile Arena to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Winnipeg Jets completed their regular season campaign with a 46-33-3 mark. The Vegas Golden Knights finished as the top team in the Western Conference with an overall record of 51-22-9 during their regular season campaign. The NHL betting tips by game experts are in favor of a win for the Vegas Golden Knights in this game.

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET

Location: T-Mobile Arena Paradise, NV

TV: ESP2

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights 4/18/23 Betting Odds

Jets

Moneyline: +127

Puckline: +1.5 (-215)

Total: 5.5 over (-115)

Knights 

Moneyline: -140

Puckline: -1.5 (+185)

Total: 5.5 under (+104)

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

Winnipeg Jets will look to rebound after their 4-2 loss against Colorado Avalanche their last time out, which resulted in six minutes in penalty box time for Winnipeg players and not their strongest offensive performance during this loss. They had three power play attempts but failed to convert any into goals, while finishing two out of 20 shots they attempted on the ice. Winnipeg Jets’ offensive capabilities this year include scoring 246 goals while conceding only 224. Their points percentage stands at 0.579 and they have amassed 95 points so far this season. Winnipeg entered this season with 270 power play chances and have converted 52% into goals – scoring 52 of them. At even strength, however, they allowed opponents to score 182 goals while scoring 194 on offense. Winnipeg Jets players have taken 2,486 shots at an overall shooting percentage of 9.9% and have experienced 2,487 shots taken against them with a save percentage of 0.910. Enemy teams have taken advantage of 239 power play opportunities against them and scored 42 times as a result.

Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Kraken last time out with a score of 3-1 to secure themselves victory. They had two power play opportunities but none resulted in goals being scored; nevertheless, out of 19 shots on goal taken by them alone they managed to net three goals themselves. Vegas Golden Knights has attempted 2,587 shots and earned a shot percentage of 10.32%, while allowing their opponent 2,533 attempts. Their penalty kill rate for opponents’ power play chances stands at 77.44% while their save percentage currently sits at 91.1%. They have had 207 opportunities on the power play and amassed a 20.29% power play percentage. At even strength they have scored 225 goals with 42 more coming via power play opportunities. Vegas Golden Knights have allowed 225 goals this season; 181 at even strength and 44 shorthanded goals combined. Overall, they have amassed 267 goals this year with an overall points percentage of 0.677.

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Winnipeg’s last 14 games. Winnipeg are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg’s last 7 games on the road. Winnipeg are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Vegas. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg’s last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games. Vegas are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. Vegas are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games at home. Vegas are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Winnipeg. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights Free Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights have won three straight matches against Winnipeg Jets during the regular season, outscoring them 13-9 while holding home-ice advantage and earning the number one seed status for good reason. The Vegas Golden Knights will be winning this game as predicted by the NHL betting forum.

Free Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)