The Winnipeg Jets host the Vancouver Canucks in a Western Conference clash at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, January 14.
Winnipeg has allowed the second-fewest goals per game on home ice this season, and my Canucks vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks expect the Winnipeg defense and No. 1 goalie Connor Hellebuyck to lead the way in another low-scoring game tonight.
Jets vs Canucks prediction
My Jets pick
First period Under 1.5 (-116 at Pinnacle)
My Jets analysis
I was immediately drawn to the Under 5.5 goals, but the -129 vig is steep, and an empty-net goal or either team scoring with their goaltender pulled could be in play late.
As a result, I’m turning to the first-period Under because I’m anticipating both head coaches leaning on all four lines early Tuesday. Of course, both the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets have correlated home-road splits to the Under, too.
Winnipeg has been a defensive juggernaut at the Canada Life Centre, and Vancouver has been nearly as impressive on the highway.
 Jets (Home) |
 Canucks (Road) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Goals against per game | 2.17 (2nd) | 2.52 (3rd) |
| 5-on-5 goals against per 60 | 1.43 (2nd) | 1.97 (3rd) |
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is also the betting favorite in the Vezina Trophy odds, and he’s posted a .931 SV% and 1.89 GAA with a league-high 16.17 goals saved above average across his 20 home games.
Add Winnipeg allowing the third-fewest goals in the first period in the NHL this season, and I’m expecting the first 20 minutes to fly by with a goal or fewer on the scoreboard tonight.
Jets vs Canucks odds analysis
There has been a small move to the Vancouver side of this moneyline at Pinnacle, with Winnipeg opening as a -162 favorite and trading at -155 as of Tuesday morning. With Winnipeg sporting a 16-4-3 home record and winning 54 of its last 89 games (+10.85 units / 8% ROI), I’m a little surprised to see so much love for the Canucks.
The Under 5.5 has taken enough action at Pinnacle to move off the opening -119 and steepen to -129. Vancouver has also played to the Under in 24 of its past 44 road games (+5.25 Units / 11% ROI).
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Jets vs Canucks odds
Jets vs Canucks live odds
Jets vs Canucks opening odds
- Puck line: Winnipeg -1.5 (+160) | Vancouver +1.5 (-190)
- Moneyline: Winnipeg -165 | Vancouver +140
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Odds courtesy of Pinnacle.
Jets vs Canucks trend
The Jets have only hit the first-period Over in 45 of their last 89 games (-10.15 units / -9% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Jets vs. Canucks.
How to watch Jets vs Canucks
| Location: | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB |
| Date: | Tuesday, 1-14-2025 |
| Puck drop: | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | TSN3 |
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