Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Oct 29)
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Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Oct 29)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickTampa Bay Lightning (-233)
Player PropNikita Kucherov Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-170)
Total GoalsOver 5.5 Goals (-141)
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Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Main Game Info

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Moneyline Prediction

The Lightning have been trending in the wrong direction lately and enter this matchup on a two-game losing skid following back-to-back defeats to the Colorado Avalanche (L 3-6) and the Utah Mammoth (L 4-5). However, their form over their last 10 games paints a more encouraging picture, with Tampa Bay winning seven times (7-2-1) and allowing two or fewer goals in five of those victories.

The Jets have been struggling badly. Their 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday extended their losing streak to six games. Their biggest problems have been on offence, as they’ve failed to score more than two goals in any of their last five defeats and have scored more than three goals just once in their last 10 outings. Winnipeg also enters this matchup on a three-game road losing skid.

The goaltending matchup isn’t expected to swing the game decisively in either direction. The Jets have posted better numbers, thanks to Stuart Skinner’s strong season, but the team hasn’t scored enough to turn his saves into wins. Vasilevskiy has been below his usual standard, so neither goalie gives his side an edge.

The Lightning have the edge in recent form and boast a more prolific offence than Winnipeg. They also have home-ice advantage against a Jets side that has struggled on the road. Tampa Bay should be able to exploit Winnipeg’s scoring drought and road woes to secure a win and end its losing streak.

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Starting Goalies

Skinner’s .911 is close to his career best, while Vasilevskiy is on course for a career low. Neither goalie looks likely to decide this game. If Dennis Hildeby starts for Tampa Bay instead, the goaltending picture barely changes.

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop

Nikita Kucherov remains heavily involved offensively and has averaged 4.0 shots per game over his last six appearances. He’ll face a Winnipeg team that has allowed the 14th-most shots this season.

Firmly established as a top-six forward and the quarterback of the first power-play unit, Kucherov should have plenty of opportunities to clear this line against a struggling Winnipeg team. He is also averaging an impressive 21:10 of ice time per game.

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Total Goals Prediction

The Lightning rank 10th in scoring, averaging 3.45 goals per game, well ahead of the Jets’ 29th-ranked offence at 2.33 goals. Winnipeg is much better defensively (11th, 3.00 goals allowed per game), while Tampa Bay sits 16th (3.09). The Jets’ games average 5.33 total goals, and the Lightning’s games average 6.54.

Each of the Lightning’s last five games and six of their last seven have gone over 5.5 goals. The same has been true in four of Winnipeg’s last eight, including its most recent one. The Lightning could dictate the pace and turn this into an open contest, allowing their offence to take advantage of the Jets’ recent road struggles.

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Team News and Injury Report

Winnipeg Jets Team News and Injury Report

Adding to Winnipeg’s blue-line worries, the team will be without star defenceman Josh Morrissey (wrist), with Neal Pionk moving up to the top defensive pairing in his place. The Jets will also be without Nick Bjugstad (pectoral), who is expected to miss an extended period. If healthy, he would likely fill a middle-six forward role.

The Jets have had just one day of rest. This clash marks the beginning of their four-game road trip.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team News and Injury Report

Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) and Victor Hedman (lower body) are game-time decisions but are expected to play Thursday. If both are available, Tampa Bay won’t have any key players sidelined.

Two Bolts to watch are Jake Guentzel, who has scored four goals in Tampa Bay’s last five games, and Brayden Point, who has recorded five assists over that span.

The Lightning have a clear rest advantage, as this will be their first game in five days. They haven’t played since October 24, when they lost in overtime to the Mammoth.

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Lines and Power Play Units

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