The Utah Hockey Club (5-4-3) visit the Winnipeg Jets (11-1-0) Tuesday with puck drop from Canada Life Centre scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Utah Hockey Club vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting ever
The Utah Hockey Club endured its fifth loss in 6 games on Saturday night, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Las Vegas Golden Knights as a +143 underdog while the Over (6.5) hit. G Connor Ingram allowed 4 goals on 35 shots. On a brighter note, 20-year-old center Logan Cooley scored his second goal and had his eighth assist, showcasing his developing talent.
The Jets extended their win streak to 3 games on Sunday, dominating opponents with a 19-8 scoring advantage over the stretch. Winnipeg saw contributions from across the lineup with 7 players scoring in their 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning as a -144 home favorite, easily surpassing the 6.5 goal total. G Connor Hellebuyck continued his strong start, stopping 26 of 30 shots and improving to 8-1 on the season.
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Utah Hockey Club at Jets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Utah Hockey Club +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Jets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-155) | Jets -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Utah Hockey Club at Jets projected goalies
Connor Ingram (5-2-3, 3.57 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (3-8-1, 2.33 GAA, .917 SV%)
Ingram has struggled recently, going 1-2-0 in his last 5 starts while allowing 3.4 goals per game. He’s currently below his career averages of a 3.15 GAA and .904 SV%. In his lone career start against the Jets, he allowed 4 goals on 32 shots.
Hellebuyck opened the season strong, winning 6 straight until a 6-4 loss on Oct. 28 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After allowing 5 goals to the Maple Leafs, he allowed 2 to the Detroit Red Wings, and 4 to the Lightning, resulting in a 3.69 GAA and .872 SV% over his last 3 games.
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Utah Hockey Club at Jets picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 6, Utah Hockey Club 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Jets (-190) are the clear favorite, a class above the Utah Hockey Club (+155). Expect a Winnipeg win, but go with the better odds and take them on the puck line.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET WINNIPEG -1.5 (+125).
The Jets come into Tuesday’s game as the statistically and analytically stronger team, holding key advantages over Utah in several areas. Offensively, Winnipeg ranks higher in goals scored per game, shots on goal, power play percentage, and shooting accuracy. The Jets have been on a roll, winning by 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 games and they are undefeated in their last 7 games against Western Conference opponents.
The biggest gap between these teams lies in defense and goaltending. Winnipeg ranks 5th in goals allowed per game, while Utah sits at a distant 26th. Hellebuyck is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner and has a huge stats advantage over Ingram.
Winnipeg also dominates analytically, with higher rankings in xGF/60, xGA/60, and expected goal differential per 60 minutes, making them a clear favorite.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6 (-110).
The Jets have consistently been involved in high-scoring games, with the Over hitting in 8 of their last 9 games and in 11 of their last 13 at home. Winnipeg’s offense has been clicking, scoring 5 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 outings. On the other side, the Utah Hockey Club’s defense has struggled, giving up 4 goals twice in the last 3 games. Despite his string start, Hellebuyck has shown some cracks recently, which could open the door for more scoring. Look for a high total in this matchup.
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