Scheduled Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Broadcasting: TSN3
Betting Odds: Golden Knights (+107) Jets (-128)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This Thursday, Canada Life Centre will host the Winnipeg Jets (21-9-0) as they face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (18-7-3). The Bovada odds for the matchup are set at Vegas +107 and Winnipeg at -128, with a total goal line of 6.0.
In their previous contest, the Vegas Golden Knights celebrated a narrow victory, edging out the Stars with a score of 3-2. Although victorious, the Golden Knights displayed some room for improvement, converting only 3 of 28 attempts on goal. They had 6 power play opportunities, successfully netting 2 goals. Vegas also accrued 4 penalty minutes in that outing.
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For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have amassed 98 goals (ranked 8th in the league) while allowing 81 goals against them. They hold a total of 39 points and a points percentage of .696. Vegas has seized 70 opportunities on the power play, bagging 19 goals for a conversion rate of 27.14%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 69 goals while scoring 79. The Golden Knights have fired 834 shots this season, recording an overall shooting percentage of 11.8%. On the defensive front, they’ve had 805 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .899. Notably, their opponents have been granted 58 power play chances, ranking 32nd in the league, with only 12 goals scored during those attempts.
In goal for Vegas will be Adin Hill. Over his NHL tenure, he has faced 377 goals against him, averaging 3.03 goals allowed per game across 154 appearances. His current save percentage stands at .909 over 7,463 minutes played. Hill boasts a professional record of 76 wins, 55 losses, and 10 ties, with 141 starts to his name. In total, he has achieved 74 quality starts, reflecting a quality start percentage of .525. Throughout his career, he has faced 4,154 shots and made 3,777 saves.
On the other side, the Winnipeg Jets secured a decisive 8-1 victory against the Bruins in their most recent game, netting 8 goals from 35 shot attempts. They capitalized on 3 of their 6 power play opportunities in that match.
This season, the Jets have found the back of the net 111 times, earning 42 points with a points percentage of .700. They have surrendered 76 goals, consisting of 59 at even strength and 17 while a man down. Winnipeg boasts 83 even-strength goals alongside 28 power play goals (second in the league), having converted 30.43% of their 92 power play opportunities. They’ve registered 875 shots (ranked 7th in the league) for a shooting percentage of 12.69%, while permitting 874 shots on goal. Winnipeg’s penalty kill stands at 77.63%, successfully defending against 76 power play attempts, while holding a save percentage of 91.3%.
The Jets will rely on Connor Hellebuyck in net. He has accumulated 14,727 saves on 16,056 shots faced, yielding a .917 save percentage. Hellebuyck carries a career record of 293 wins, 178 losses, and 41 ties, having played in 528 games. He’s started 519 of those contests and has logged 29,315 minutes on the ice. His quality start percentage is 59.2%, with 307 quality starts throughout his professional career. Over the course of his tenure, teams have averaged 2.72 goals per game against him, totaling 1,329 goals allowed.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Golden Knights (+107)
