Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Wild

The Winnipeg Jets clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 15.

There is -103 available when it comes to the Wild on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re expecting the home team to beat the Jets in regulation time. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Winnipeg Jets have suffered nine consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 5-4 home triumph against New York Islanders at Canada Life Centre. Dylan DeMelo was on target along with four of his teammates.

Minnesota Wild have lost their last four home games, most recently suffering a 5-2 defeat to New Jersey Devils at Xcel Energy Center. Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild have won the last two encounters against the Jets. They achieved winning scorelines of 3-0 and 4-3 (OT) at Canada Life Centre. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Jets land eight wins.

Starting Goalies

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

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 6.5% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have given up 3.5 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.0%.

Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele are the top points scorers. They have both scored 11 points over the past 10 games, including 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 3.41 goal against average with a .865 save percentage.

The Wild have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.

The top points scorer is Quinn Hughes with 13 points, all of which were assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next best after registering 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 3.10 GAA with a .893 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We are having a wager on Minnesota Wild in this NHL clash and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -103 on the 60-minute line and we think this offers good value.

The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Jets vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Jets have lost their last 9 games on the road.
• Jets have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 50.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Perfetti Over 1.5 Shots -130

Cole Perfetti (Jets) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 3 straight road games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -130.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 2 - 4 Wild

Let’s go for the Wild to win 4-2, a bet which is available at +1400. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Wild

1-0

Jets

+5000

Wild

+4500

2-0

Jets

+4500

Wild

+4000

2-1

Jets

+1400

Wild

+1300

3-0

Jets

+3300

Wild

+2500

3-1

Jets

+1900

Wild

+1600

3-2

Jets

+900

Wild

+800

4-0

Jets

+4500

Wild

+3000

4-1

Jets

+1800

Wild

+1300

4-2

Jets

+1700

Wild

+1400

4-3

Jets

+1150

Wild

+1050

5-0

Jets

+8000

Wild

+5500

5-1

Jets

+3000

Wild

+2000

5-2

Jets

+2000

Wild

+1500

5-3

Jets

+2800

Wild

+2200

5-4

Jets

+2400

Wild

+2200

6-0

Jets

+13000

Wild

+8000

6-1

Jets

+7500

Wild

+4500

6-2

Jets

+4000

Wild

+2800

6-3

Jets

+3500

Wild

+2900

6-4

Jets

+6000

Wild

+5000

6-5

Jets

+6000

Wild

+5500

7-0

Jets

+6000

Wild

+13000

7-1

Jets

+12500

Wild

+8000

7-2

Jets

+11000

Wild

+7000

7-3

Jets

+7500

Wild

+5500

7-4

Jets

+8000

Wild

+6600

7-5

Jets

+12500

Wild

+11000

7-6

Jets

+14000

Wild

+13000

8-1

Jets

+14000

Wild

+13000

8-2

Jets

+14000

Wild

+12000

8-3

Jets

+14000

Wild

+12500

8-4

Jets

+14000

Wild

+12000

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Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Minnesota Wild are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -132 about them triumphing means a 57% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Winnipeg Jets are least likely to win at +110.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -118.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Jets

+110

Wild

-132

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+185

Tie

+340

Wild

+110

Puck Line

Jets +1.5

-233

Wild -1.5

+184

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 23.5
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 24.7
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 8.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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