Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Red Wings (33-32-9) and Winnipeg Jets (41-31-3) meet Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Red Wings vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Red Wings won 3-2 as +177 home underdogs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday. D Jake Walman scored the game-winner with 4 seconds remaining in regulation as Detroit won back-to-back for the 1st time since Feb. 21-23.

The Jets lost 3-0 as -203 favorites at the San Jose Sharks Tuesday. Winnipeg was shut out for the 3rd time in its last 7 games and has lost 14 of its last 21. The Jets are just 2 points ahead of the Calgary Flames for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Detroit won 7-5 as a +118 home underdog as the Over (6) cashed in the first meeting Jan. 10.