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Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets November 25th 2024
Betting on today’s Jets and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Wild. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.
Winnipeg vs. Minnesota Key Information
- Teams: Jets at Wild
- Where: Xcel Energy Center St. Paul
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds WPG -120 | MIN +100 O/U 5.5
The Jets Can Win If…
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 17-4-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the game’s total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
All seven of the Jets’ goals came from different players, with two of them being empty-netters. Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period but rallied to tie the game at 3-3 before taking the lead for good in the third period.
Winnipeg’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over the Lightning, with seven different players finding the net. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, marking his 3rd goal of the season, while Logan Stanley added his first. Mark Scheifele notched his 8th goal, and Alex Iafallo scored on a power play for his 1st of the year. Dylan Samberg contributed his 3rd goal, and Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th on an empty net. Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th goal, also on an empty net.
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Josh Morrissey recorded two assists, bringing his season total to 13, while Scheifele added his 10th assist. Namestnikov picked up his 7th assist, and Nikolaj Ehlers now has 9 assists on the year. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal and tallied 10 assists in the game.
Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another in the 3rd period to make it 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 31 hits.
- Winnipeg has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
- The Jets have gone 7-3 over their last ten regular season games. Their record vs the puck line sits at 6-4 in these matchups, while posting a 3-7 over-under mark.
The Wild Can Win If…
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 13-4-4. Minnesota, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 3 falling short.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season for the Wild, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the 2-1 win over Toronto.
Jared Spurgeon picked up assists on both goals, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 offensive giveaways.
Defensively, Minnesota will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.
- Through their last three games, the Wild have a record of 2-1. Their strong play has also resulted in an puck line mark of 2-1 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 3-0 in those same games.
- Minnesota has put together a record of 6-4 in their last ten games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 6-4, while posting an over-under record of 5-4-1.
The Lean
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Wild to take down the Jets at home. With the moneyline currently at +100, I’m placing my bet on the Wild straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Wild winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Wild straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
Top Two Teams in West Set to Collide When Jets Battle Wild
The top two teams in the Western Conference will clash Monday night when the Winnipeg Jets visit the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn. The matchup offers an early-season litmus test for both squads and an exciting showcase for fans.
“It’s a chance to showcase yourself against the best,” said Wild forward Marcus Foligno, emphasizing the significance of the game.
Jets: NHL’s Best Start
Winnipeg sits atop the NHL standings with 34 points, having won 17 of their first 21 games. The Jets have outscored opponents 85-51 this season, blending offensive firepower with defensive reliability.
After securing back-to-back wins against the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins, the Jets fell 4-1 to the Nashville Predators in their most recent outing. They will aim to avoid consecutive losses for only the second time this season.
The Jets will be without defenseman Dylan Samberg, who sustained a broken foot against Nashville. Samberg, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game, has six points (three goals, three assists) and boasts a plus-12 rating in 21 games this season.
“He does so much for us,” said Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo. “Not just shot blocking, but having a good stick and breaking up a lot of plays.”
Captain Adam Lowry acknowledged the impact of Samberg’s absence.
“It would be a big loss if he’s out for any length of time,” Lowry said.
Wild: Battling Injuries to Key Players
Minnesota is navigating its own injury challenges, with forward Mats Zuccarello sidelined due to a lower-body injury sustained from a shot. Additionally, star forward Kirill Kaprizov’s status is uncertain after a knee-on-knee collision with Edmonton’s Drake Caggiula last Thursday. Kaprizov, who leads the Wild with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 games, missed Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames.
Despite these setbacks, the Wild are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Flames and remain optimistic.
“I just like our demeanor,” said Wild coach John Hynes. “Our focus is there. It’s what’s next, what we can control, keeping our energy and mindset in the right place. That’s what ultimately gives you the opportunity to be successful.”
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Goalie Duel: Hellebuyck vs. Gustavsson
A marquee goaltending matchup is expected with Connor Hellebuyck in net for Winnipeg and Filip Gustavsson starting for Minnesota.
- Connor Hellebuyck (Jets):
- Record: 14-2-0
- Goals-Against Average (GAA): 2.13
- Save Percentage (SV%): .924
- Career vs. Minnesota: 13-10-2, 2.64 GAA, .916 SV%
- Filip Gustavsson (Wild):
- Record: 9-3-3
- Goals-Against Average (GAA): 2.13
- Save Percentage (SV%): .924
- Career vs. Winnipeg: 4-1-1, 1.76 GAA, .943 SV%
Team Trends and Records
- Minnesota is 4-2-1 at home this season and looks to leverage home-ice advantage.
- Winnipeg has been formidable on the road, posting an 8-3-0 record in away games.
This high-stakes battle not only pits two of the league’s best teams but also serves as a preview of potential playoff matchups, with both squads aiming to cement their places atop the Western Conference.
