Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 01/08/26

The Winnipeg Jets losing streak has now reached 10 games. They are sitting dead last in the NHL after winning the Presidents Trophy just last year. This is not exactly the time they want to see Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the rest of the Edmonton Oilers coming to town. The silver lining in this is that they will have a significant advantage in net no matter who the Oilers start. Reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck will get the start for the Jets, and if this streak is going to end, it is going to begin with him. Although lacking a great record, the Jets have been a much better team playing at home than on the road. Their record at the Canada Life Centre is 8-8-3 compared to 7-13-2 on the road. They are also going to need contributions from all parts of their lineup — not just their top line.

Shutting down Draisaitl and McDavid is no simple task, especially with the way they are playing right now. But why not put an end to the losing streak by containing 2 of the best players in the world? The Jets will win eventually, and I believe they can take down an Edmonton team that is shaky defensively. Give me the Jets in this one.

Oilers vs Jets prediction: Winnipeg ML (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to -120.

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