The NHL’s expanded season has already had multiple teams on back-to-backs, yet we haven’t seen the Winnipeg Jets take the ice a single time. That’s surprising enough, and for a team that has their best player as their goaltender, hearing that Connor Hellebuyck got suspended was not what those looking to back Winnipeg with their Bruins vs. Jets prediction wanted to hear.
On top of that, we saw Boston look quite dominant in their 3-0 season-opening win -- now with David Pastrnak as the team’s captain. Even with all that in mind, we see this game listed as nearly a pick ‘em with a game total right down the middle of the road. That can make things difficult to navigate, but we see the most value with our Bruins vs. Jets prediction supporting the goaltending. One of the few additions that Winnipeg made was Stuart Skinner to support Hellebuyck, so that’s coming up clutch right from the rip.
While Jets’ Kyle Connor has helped in the player prop department, we still trust Jeremy Swayman to continue where he left off the other night, completely shutting out the New York Rangers. That was also the case while Boston actually got fewer shots on goal, which will be a benefit for Skinner helping this game stay under the total as well.
Bruins vs Jets prediction: Under 6 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
