Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions November 22nd 2024

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets November 22nd 2024

Betting on today’s Jets and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.

Winnipeg vs. Pittsburgh Key Information

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 16-3-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 11 goals easily surpassing the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets responded with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg took the lead for good with a goal at 12:22 in the third period, and added two empty-netters to seal the victory.

Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal and found the net 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets had 7 different goal scorers, with Alex Iafallo’s first goal of the season coming on a power play. Dylan Samberg added his third goal, while Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter.

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Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, now with 3 goals this season. He also picked up his 7th assist on Ehlers’ empty-net goal. Josh Morrissey recorded his 13th assist on Cole Perfetti’s 4th goal, which came with just 37 seconds left in the game.

Defensively, the Jets had a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and another to tie it at 3-3. After taking a 4-3 lead, they gave up one more, but that was it, as they went on to win 7-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Pittsburgh improved to 7-10-4 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins, favored on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short.

Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for the Penguins, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter. Pittsburgh’s defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period.

Sidney Crosby was the main contributor for Pittsburgh, scoring twice in their 3-1 win over Montreal. He netted his 4th goal at 4:03 in the first period and followed it up with his 5th on a power play at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, with just 45 seconds left in the game.

The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his 3rd assist on Lizotte’s goal, while Kris Letang earned his 3rd assist and Erik Karlsson his 7th on Crosby’s second goal.

Defensively, the Penguins gave up just one goal to the Canadiens, which came 5:32 into the third period. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh’s defense also tallied 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Penguins to defeat the Jets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +134, I’m placing a wager on the Penguins to win outright.

Our projections have the Penguins pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Penguins, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those assessing the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will stay below that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the under.

Jets Back in Winning Form, Take on Penguins

With their first losing streak of the season behind them, the Winnipeg Jets will look to extend their recent resurgence when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

The Jets bounced back from consecutive losses—4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 14 and a 5-0 shutout by the Florida Panthers on Nov. 16—with a commanding 6-3 win over the Panthers in a rematch on Tuesday.

“We didn’t like the way we played in Florida. So it’s just a sign of a lot of good character in this room that we wanted to bounce back,” said Mark Scheifele, who notched a hat trick in Tuesday’s win. “We wanted to have a good game in front of our home crowd before we go on the road for what feels like forever.”

Jets Hit the Road

Friday marks the start of a six-game road trip for the Jets, who have been strong away from home with a 7-2-0 record. Winnipeg leads the NHL in points, driven by an explosive offense averaging 4.21 goals per game.

Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have been at the forefront, sharing the team lead with 24 points each (12 goals, 12 assists). Both will look to exploit a struggling Pittsburgh defense.

Penguins’ Defensive Woes

The Penguins have hit a rough patch, going 1-2-2 in their last five games. Maintaining leads has been a challenge: Pittsburgh squandered a three-goal advantage in Saturday’s 4-3 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks and let a two-goal lead slip in Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

“We like parts of our game, but I think we’ve just got to get more comfortable and just got to put 60 minutes together,” Penguins forward Rickard Rakell said. “We have the leads in the game, we’re right where we want to be, and we let it slip.”

Pittsburgh has allowed an NHL-high 81 goals this season, with goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic, Tristan Jarry, and Joel Blomqvist combining for a 3.62 goals-against average. Defenseman Kris Letang’s status remains uncertain after missing the last three games due to illness.

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Goaltending Matchups

The Penguins will likely split goaltending duties in their back-to-back games, hosting Utah on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Jets face the Predators in Nashville on Saturday, which may lead to Winnipeg starting backup Eric Comrie against Pittsburgh and saving Connor Hellebuyck for their Central Division showdown.

Crosby Eyes Milestone

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, in his 20th NHL season, is one goal away from reaching 600 for his career. He leads the Penguins with 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) and remains a key offensive force.

Jets Look to Repeat Success

The Jets already have a win over the Penguins this season, a 6-3 triumph in Winnipeg on Oct. 20. Winnipeg’s high-powered offense will look to replicate that performance and further cement their status as one of the league’s top teams.