Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Jets

The Edmonton Oilers meet the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Take the Oilers at -114 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Jets. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

Edmonton Oilers won their previous game, beating Nashville Predators at home. It was a 6-2 win at Rogers Place. Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and was +2 in total. Goalie Connor Ingram had 24 saves (.923).

Winnipeg Jets have lost their last ten games, most recently suffering a 4-3 (OT) home defeat to Vegas Golden Knights at Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti and Luke Schenn scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers beat the Jets in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Canada Life Centre. The Oilers have three straight victories against the Jets. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Calvin Pickard (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-6-2	3.7	.871	0
23/24	12-7-1	2.45	.909	1

Connor Hellebuyck (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-23-11	2.9	.895	0
23/24	37-19-4	2.39	.921	5

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 26.9% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have been giving up 3.1 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 23 points, 10 goals and 13 assists, with Leon Draisaitl recording 17 points, 4 goals and 13 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 3.02 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Jets have 6 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 27.2 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

The top points scorer is Kyle Connor with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, while Mark Scheifele is next in line after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 3.00 GAA with a .878 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for the visitors on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -114 on offer that Edmonton Oilers triumph in this NHL clash.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Oilers vs Jets stats:

• Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Oilers have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Jets have lost their last 10 games.
• Jets have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
• Jets have lost their last 3 games against Oilers.

Oilers Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There’s the opportunity to get bigger win odds for Edmonton by combining this with the number of goals that are scored. Match Winner & Total Goals is a popular betting option.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid To Score +115

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has found the net in 7 of the past 10 games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +115 available is attractive when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 3 - 1 Jets

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of the Oilers at odds of +1900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Jets

1-0

Oilers

+5500

Jets

+5500

2-0

Oilers

+5000

Jets

+5000

2-1

Oilers

+1500

Jets

+1500

3-0

Oilers

+3400

Jets

+3500

3-1

Oilers

+1900

Jets

+1900

3-2

Oilers

+850

Jets

+900

4-0

Oilers

+4000

Jets

+4500

4-1

Oilers

+1600

Jets

+1700

4-2

Oilers

+1500

Jets

+1600

4-3

Oilers

+1000

Jets

+1000

5-0

Oilers

+7000

Jets

+7500

5-1

Oilers

+2500

Jets

+2800

5-2

Oilers

+1600

Jets

+1800

5-3

Oilers

+2200

Jets

+2400

5-4

Oilers

+1900

Jets

+1900

6-0

Oilers

+10000

Jets

+12000

6-1

Oilers

+5500

Jets

+6600

6-2

Oilers

+3000

Jets

+3400

6-3

Oilers

+2800

Jets

+3000

6-4

Oilers

+4500

Jets

+4500

6-5

Oilers

+4500

Jets

+4500

7-1

Oilers

+9000

Jets

+11000

7-2

Oilers

+7500

Jets

+9000

7-3

Oilers

+5500

Jets

+6000

7-4

Oilers

+6000

Jets

+6600

7-5

Oilers

+10000

Jets

+10000

7-6

Oilers

+11000

Jets

+11000

8-2

Oilers

+12500

Jets

+14000

8-3

Oilers

+13000

Jets

+14000

8-4

Oilers

+11000

Jets

+12000

8-5

Oilers

+13000

Jets

+14000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Winnipeg Jets have been given Moneyline odds of -106 against Edmonton Oilers who are -114. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 52% likely to claim a victory.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +106.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Oilers

-114

Jets

-106

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+138

Tie

+325

Jets

+155

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+210

Jets +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 17
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 12.6
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 25.5
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 3.5

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