Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg has won the past six meetings with the Wild, including 2-1 in overtime on Oct. 13 this season. The Jets have cooled off somewhat after starting the season, winning 15 of 16, but they still have the best record in the NHL. The Jets had a much-needed day off on Sunday after playing five road contests in 12 days, and they are 12-3 in their past 15 games playing with one day of rest. Minnesota is 0-4 as a home underdog of +110 to +150, and it just completed a three-game trip with a 4-3 shootout loss at Calgary. Winnipeg has won 10 of 11 against the Western Conference, and tonight's expected starter, Connor Hellebuyck, is 14-2-0 with a 2.27 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage with three shutouts this season. Look for Winnipeg's dominance over the Wild to continue and take the Jets.

Winnipeg has won all three meetings this season and the Jets have recovered from a recent six-game losing streak to win their past two games against Los Angeles and Calgary. Gabe Vilardi scored three goals against the Flames and Connor Hellebuyck had 31 saves and he is expected in net today with a 33-19-4 record and a 2.42 goals-against average with four shutouts this season. The Jets are 38-15 their past 53 games versus Central Division teams and Minnesota has lost 13 of 18 division games. The Wild are all but out of the playoffs even if they win their remaining games and they have lost four of six after falling to Colorado 5-2 on Thursday night. They outshot the Avalanche 46-36, but couldn't solve Colorado's backup goalie, Justus Annunen, who had 44 saves. Take the Jets as a Max Play

Minnesota has won five of six, including three victories as an underdog. They come off a 10-7 win last night over Vancouver as a dog. Minnesota is 76-37 after playing a home game and 52-19 off a home win. Meanwhile, Winnipeg is on a 5-7 slide. That included losses as chalk of -220, -135, -110, -130, and -125. They come off a 6-3 loss at Calgary yesterday as a favorite, so this is their third game in four nights. Winnipeg is just 19th in the NHL in goals scored (3.00 per game). They're 21-25 at home when playing their fourth game in seven days, plus 65-72 at home after scoring three or more goals in two consecutive contests. Play Minnesota. 

Winnipeg is in second place in the Central Division and their +28 goal differential is the third-best in the NHL. Winnipeg is 9-4-2 on the road and has won nine of 12 overall. The offense is 11th in goals scored and ninth in shooting percentage, while the defense is second in goals given up (2.50 per game) and third in save percentage (.917). Winnipeg is 11-4 in the second of a back-to-back, plus 42-22 after a divisional game. Minnesota has been outscored on the season and comes off a 4-2 loss last night at Winnipeg. The offense is 17th in goals scored and 19th in shooting percentage, while the defense is 17th in goals allowed (3.18 per game) and 22nd in save percentage (.899). The Wild is 46-57 after playing a road game and has scored just 3 goals in the last two meetings with Winnipeg, losing both. Play Winnipeg.