Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/15/26

The Winnipeg Jets will be visiting the division rival Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. The Jets have turned things around following an 11-game losing streak. They are coming into this game riding a 3-game winning streak. The issue with the Jets is the lack of scoring depth that exists in their forward group. Their top 3 scoring forwards are Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Gabe Vilardi, who have 54, 54 and 41 points, respectively. The next closest forward to Vilardi has 17. This is going to be a significant disadvantage going up against a Wild team that boasts a very deep forward corps.

The addition of Quinn Hughes to this lineup has vaulted them into Stanley Cup contender conversations. In the 15 games he has played as a member of the Wild, he has 16 points. Their powerplay unit is loaded with talent and is one of the best in the NHL, operating at a 22.7% success rate. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league. The Wild average 2.70 goals against per game, which is third-best in the league. The Wild are the more well-rounded team in this matchup; they should get it done on home ice. Give me Minnesota.

Jets vs Wild prediction: Minnesota ML (-160) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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