Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights

Fresh off a five-game winning streak, the Winnipeg Jets enter Vegas with a surge of momentum and a point to prove. The defending Stanley Cup champions, Golden Knights, have dropped three of their last five, showing some vulnerability ahead of the playoffs. While Vegas boasts home-ice advantage at the Fortress, they’ll be without one of their power-play catalysts, Chandler Stephenson, who remains out with an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Jets are healthy and thriving; forward Mark Scheifele has historically torched the Knights, tallying 17 points in 14 career matchups. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck remains in Vezina form with a save percentage north of .920 and has posted two shutouts in his last five appearances. With the Jets already clinching a playoff spot and jockeying for Central Division supremacy, expect a gritty, urgency-fueled performance against a Golden Knights squad still trying to cement their seeding in the Pacific. Winnipeg's underdog odds offer excellent value against a team that's recently looked mortal. Recommendation: Take Winnipeg (+105) for solid return and real upset potential. Grade: B+. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:26

Connor Hellebuyck has been stellar all season, but the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights—riding a five-game win streak—will test the Jets’ Vezina candidate with their reinvigorated offense. While the Winnipeg Jets, aka the Peg, have won seven of their last eight and continue to dominate at home, their demanding schedule and the recent knock to second-pair D-man Brenden Dillon could open a few crease-side chances for Vegas’ top snipers. Meanwhile, with Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Stone both in the lineup and healthy, the Knights will challenge the Jets’ depth scoring to keep pace. Historically, Kyle Connor has torched Vegas with 8 points in their last five meetings, and this could be another explosive night in downtown Winnipeg. With both teams locked in playoff contention and every point critical in late-season seeding, expect aggressive offensive play from puck drop. The 5.5 total feels low for two elite clubs still sharpening their blades for the postseason. The score may crack open late, especially with both clubs pushing for empty-net opportunities. Grade: B+ — good value but not an easy lock due to goaltending quality. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:26

Lately, Connor Hellebuyck and the high-flying Jets have looked unbeatable at home—and it’s no surprise given their current five-game winning streak, including decisive victories over playoff-bound foes. In contrast, Vegas is limping into Winnipeg after dropping three of their last four. While the Golden Knights have leaned on Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel offensively, they'll feel the absence of defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body), who’s out indefinitely. Winnipeg’s offensive trio of Scheifele, Connor, and Ehlers are clicking, and hold strong historical numbers against the Knights—Scheifele especially, with 7 goals in his last 8 meetings against Vegas. As the regular season hits the final stretch, the Jets are clawing to secure the top seed in the West, while Vegas is more concerned about home ice in the first round. The -1.5 puckline is steep, but justified with Winnipeg’s home dominance (26-8-2) and improved defensive performance. While the -250 odds don’t offer big monetary value, the high confidence in a multi-goal win earns this a solid B+ grade. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:26