Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and prediction
The Ottawa Senators (1-1-1) will look to bounce back from a 4-3 overtime loss Tuesday in their second game of three straight against the Winnipeg Jets (2-1-0). Puck drop at Canadian Tire Centre is set for 7 p.m. ET Thursday; the two will clash in Winnipeg Saturday. Below, we analyze the Jets-Senators NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Jets at Senators: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:33 a.m. ET.
- Money line : Jets -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Senators +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread/ATS : Jets -1.5 (+200) | Senators +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under : 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Jets at Senators: Projected starting goalies
Connor Hellebuyck (1-1-0, .921 SV%, 2.51 GAA) vs. Matt Murray (1-1-1, .890 SV%, 3.30 GAA)
Hellebuyck gave way to backup Laurent Brossoit for the first game against the Sens. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner stopped 35 of 37 shots in a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday.
The Sens seem committed to getting their money's worth from Murray after signing him to a 4-year, $25 million contract in the offseason. He's expected to make a fourth straight start over backup Marcus Hogberg.
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Jets at Senators: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Senators 3, Jets 2
Money line (ML)
The SENATORS (+110) are the play at plus-money after outplaying the Jets in the first meeting. Ottawa registered 55.56% of the total shot attempts (including blocked and missed shots) at 5-on-5, and it doubled up Winnipeg in scoring chances 24-12.
The Senators scored twice in five power-play opportunities Tuesday and the Jets went 1-for-5 with the man advantage. The Jets will get a boost Thursday with Hellebuyck returning to the net, but the Sens are the play as the much better team from Tuesday.
Against the spread (ATS)
I'm fine with paying up for the SENATORS +1.5 (-250) on the puck line. This gives Ottawa the insurance of another narrow, 1-goal loss in regulation, overtime, or a shootout.
The Jets were on the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday and Hellebuyck has a knack for stealing games. They should come out with a better effort, but this will be another close game.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 6 (+100). Both teams are without a key offensive player with LW Patrik Laine (upper body) sidelined for Winnipeg and rookie LW Tim Stutzle (undisclosed) out for Ottawa.
A rested Hellebuyck should turn in a strong performance and Murray is yet to play his best this season.
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