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The Western Conference's top-ranked squad, the Winnipeg Jets (27-11-1), host the 13th-ranked group from the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks (15-17-4), on Thursday, January 2 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
The Ducks' offense has put up 26 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have recorded 37 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (5.4%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.
Jets vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Jets 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Jets (-270)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)
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Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets have finished 4-1-5 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 27-11-1.
- Winnipeg has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Jets scored just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Winnipeg has finished 2-2-1 in the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Jets are 24-2-0 in the 26 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 48 points).
- In the 16 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 26 points after finishing 13-3-0.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is undefeated (17-0-0, 34 points).
- The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Jets finished 10-11-1 in those contests (21 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 15-17-4 record this season and are 4-4-8 in contests that have required overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 13 points (5-5-3) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks registered just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- When Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-7-2 record).
- The Ducks have scored at least three goals 15 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (14-0-1).
- This season, Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games and registered nine points with a record of 4-3-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 6-11-3 to register 15 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Jets Rank | Jets AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.64 | Goals Scored | 2.47 | 31st |
| 1st | 2.46 | Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| 16th | 28.3 | Shots | 28.3 | 16th |
| 23rd | 29.3 | Shots Allowed | 32 | 31st |
| 1st | 32.5% | Power Play % | 12.39% | 31st |
| 17th | 78.85% | Penalty Kill % | 74.53% | 27th |
Jets vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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