How to Pick the Jets vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 20

Published 12:51 pm Saturday, October 19, 2024

For the upcoming game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Jets vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

  • In 32 of 87 games last season, Winnipeg and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
  • Pittsburgh played 37 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These teams scored 6.2 goals per game between them, 0.3 fewer than this one’s total.
  • Combined, these teams allowed 5.4 goals per game, 1.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • The Jets were 15th in goals scored in the league, and the Penguins were 18th.
  • The Penguins were 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Jets were first.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -162

  • The Jets won 69.6% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (39-17).
  • In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -162 or shorter, Winnipeg had an 18-6 record (winning 75.0% of its games).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Jets’ implied win probability is 61.8%.

Penguins Moneyline: +136

  • Last season the Penguins had 14 wins in the 34 games in which they were an underdog.
  • Pittsburgh was 3-5 as an underdog of +136 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies a 42.4% chance for the Penguins to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 5, Pittsburgh 2

Jets Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Mark Scheifele was critical to Winnipeg’s offense last season, putting up 72 points in 74 games.
  • With 10 goals and 59 assists, Joshua Morrissey was among the top contributors for Winnipeg (69 points, 0.8 per game).
  • Winnipeg’s offensive effort last season was aided by Nikolaj Ehlers’ 69 points, including 36 assists.
  • Last season for Winnipeg, Connor Hellebuyck (37-19-4) registered a 2.4 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .921.

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby recorded 52 assists and 42 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
  • Evgeni Malkin’s 67 points last season, including 27 goals and 40 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
  • Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust had 56 points (28 goals, 28 assists) last season.
  • Tristan Jarry had a 19-25-5 record last season, with a .903 save percentage (36th in the league). In 51 games, he gave up 133 goals (2.9 goals against average).

Jets’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/11/2024 Blackhawks W 2-1 Home -266
10/13/2024 Wild W 2-1 Home -162
10/18/2024 Sharks W 8-3 Home -410
10/20/2024 Penguins Home -162
10/22/2024 Blues Away
10/24/2024 Kraken Away
10/26/2024 Flames Away

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/14/2024 Canadiens W 6-3 Away -145
10/16/2024 Sabres W 6-5 Home -119
10/18/2024 Hurricanes L 4-1 Home +142
10/20/2024 Jets Away +136
10/22/2024 Flames Away
10/25/2024 Oilers Away
10/26/2024 Canucks Away

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Winnipeg vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 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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