San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction and Prop Bets

The Winnipeg Jets sitting at a comfortable 40-14-3 will host the struggling San Jose Sharks and their 15-36-7 record tonight in what seems to be a lopsided Western Conference matchup at Canada Life Centre. This matchup is one of the best teams in the league vs one of the worst teams.

Winnipeg has been nothing less than dominant this season, while San Jose continues to struggle as they’re dead last in the Pacific Division.

The Jets are heavy favorites coming into tonight at -500 on the moneyline, while the Sharks sit at +380 to pull off a major upset. To us, this game seems like it can only go one way.

The puck drop is set for 6:30 PM ET tonight, so you have plenty of time to make your bets and check out these smoking hot prop picks for tonight’s matchup.

Betting Odds and Key Matchup Insights

The Jets come in as one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They’ve won 4 of their last 5 and currently sit atop the Central Division with 83 points. To put it in perspective, the 2nd place team is Dallas with 76 points.

They’ve already beaten the Sharks twice this season. They outscored them 12-6 in those matchups and won decisively each time. Winnipeg’s strong defense, anchored by the best netminder in the world, Connor Hellebuyck (.925 SV%, 2.07 GAA), has made it one of the toughest teams to beat. It’s easy to see how they boast a +51 goal differential on the year.

San Jose, on the other hand, has just a single win in its last 10 games and ranks near the bottom of the league in both goals scored with 2.59 per game and goals allowed at 3.71 per game. Their goaltending has been one of their biggest issues, with Alexandar Georgiev and his 3.64 GAA and .876 SV% struggling between the pipes. Offensively, Mikael Granlund has 45 points and Tyler Toffoli has 21 goals to lead the way, but the team overall has lacked any amount of consistency.

Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor comes into tonight with 70 points spanning 30 goals and 40 assists and Mark Scheifele and his 31 goals give them a major edge offensively. They’ve been lighting up opponents left and right as they’ve scored 3.60 goals per game and should have no trouble generating chances against a weak Sharks defense.

Prediction and Best Bet

This game looks like a complete mismatch. However, when you take a look at each team overall, it’s easy to see why.

The Jets are a powerhouse at home where they hold a 22-6-2 record and are playing with some serious confidence. On the other end of the ice, the Sharks have been outscored 28-12 in their last 5 games.

We think Winnipeg’s defense should completely shut down San Jose’s limited scoring threats, and with Hellebuyck in the net, the Sharks will struggle to find the back of the net for themselves. 

• HelloRookie’s Prediction: Jets 5, Sharks 1
• Best Bet: Winnipeg -1.5 (-175)

The Jets should win this game comfortably, and given their recent offensive production, a multi-goal victory seems likely to us. The Over 5.5 (-130) is also worth adding to your bet slip, as both teams have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games.

This game will only go one way — Winnipeg keeps rolling, and San Jose’s losing streak continues.

Best Prop Bets for Sharks vs. Jets

Game bets are fun, but if you’re looking for player props to add to your bet slip, there are some strong trends you might want to take a closer look at—

• Cole Perfetti Over 0.5 Assists (+170). Perfetti has recorded at least 1 helper in 6 straight games, making this a solid value play at plus money as well.
• Vladislav Namestnikov Over 0.5 Assists (+175). Another Jets player on a hot streak, Namestnikov has an assist in 5 consecutive games, and against the struggling Sharks, we think he gets another. The odds are great for this one as well.
• William Eklund Over 0.5 Points (-105). Despite San Jose’s struggles, Eklund has picked up at least 1 point in 4 straight games. If anyone lights the lamp or sets a play up for the Sharks, it’ll be Eklund.

With Winnipeg expected to dominate offensively, Perfetti and Namestnikov are some serious options to rack up assists. Meanwhile, Eklund is a reasonable value pick if the Sharks can sneak a goal or 2 past the dominant Hellebuyck.