San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Jets

The San Jose Sharks go up against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, April 16.

The -106 about the Jets looks really attractive when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. We think the Sharks can be beaten in regulation time, so this is our betting prediction.

San Jose Sharks suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 5-2 scoreline occurred on the road at United Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Mario Ferraro and Michael Misa scored one goal each.

Winnipeg Jets lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. Utah Mammoth won 5-3 at Delta Center. Isak Rosen, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks have won the last two encounters against the Jets. They achieved winning scorelines of 2-1 and 2-1 (OT) at SAP Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Jets wins.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-14-4	2.9	.894	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

Connor Hellebuyck (Expected)

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

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 23.0 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.7 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 61.8%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, with Alexander Wennberg recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.30 goal against average with a .859 save percentage.

The Jets have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

The top points scorer is Mark Scheifele with 17 points, 4 goals and 13 assists, while Kyle Connor is next in line after having 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.67 GAA with a .894 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction & Picks

Prepare for San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the 60-minute line and our pick is for Winnipeg Jets to win this NHL clash in regulation time. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -106 makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Sharks vs Jets stats:

• Jets have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sharks have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Jets have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sharks.

Jets 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Winnipeg can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider Winning Margin and Match Winner & Total Goals.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 1 - 4 Jets

There are odds of +1300 available that the Jets land a 4-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Jets

1-0

Sharks

+6000

Jets

+5000

2-0

Sharks

+5500

Jets

+4500

2-1

Sharks

+1600

Jets

+1400

3-0

Sharks

+4000

Jets

+2800

3-1

Sharks

+2200

Jets

+1700

3-2

Sharks

+1000

Jets

+800

4-0

Sharks

+5500

Jets

+3000

4-1

Sharks

+2200

Jets

+1300

4-2

Sharks

+1900

Jets

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1150

Jets

+950

5-0

Sharks

+10000

Jets

+5000

5-1

Sharks

+3500

Jets

+1900

5-2

Sharks

+2200

Jets

+1400

5-3

Sharks

+2800

Jets

+2000

5-4

Sharks

+2200

Jets

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+2200

Jets

+7500

6-1

Sharks

+9000

Jets

+4000

6-2

Sharks

+4500

Jets

+2400

6-3

Sharks

+4000

Jets

+2400

6-4

Sharks

+5500

Jets

+4000

6-5

Sharks

+5000

Jets

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5000

Jets

+11000

7-1

Sharks

+14000

Jets

+7000

7-2

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+6000

7-3

Sharks

+7500

Jets

+4500

7-4

Sharks

+8000

Jets

+5500

7-5

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+9000

7-6

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+11000

8-1

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+11000

8-2

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+10000

8-3

Sharks

+12000

Jets

+10000

8-4

Sharks

+14000

Jets

+10000

8-5

Sharks

+14000

Jets

+12500

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San Jose Sharks 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.

The sportsbooks have Winnipeg Jets at -149 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +125.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available 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

Sharks

+125

Jets

-149

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+225

Tie

+330

Jets

-106

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-189

Jets -1.5

+152

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 19.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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