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).

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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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