Predators vs Jets Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Mar 17

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel, left, talks with referee Chris Rooney (5) in the third period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Jets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
  • Predators vs. Jets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
  • TV Channel: FDSO | TSN3

The Nashville Predators (29-28) visit Canada Life Centre to take on the Winnipeg Jets (28-28) on Mar. 17 in Winnipeg, MB. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The Jets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).

The Predators vs. Jets Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Predators vs. Jets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Predators+1.5 -2206 -120+110
Jets-1.5 +1806 +100-135

Predators vs Jets Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Jets will win this game with 65.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Predators vs Jets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+11.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 away games (+5.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+5.15 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 away games (+5.05 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+5.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+4.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 25 games at home (+3.85 Units / 14% ROI)

Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Predators are 35-31 against the spread this NHL season (-6.4 Units / -5.66% ROI).

  • Predators are 29-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units /-7.86% ROI
  • Predators are 32-31 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -3.64% ROI
  • Predators are 31-32 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units /-4.73% ROI

Jets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Jets are 30-36 against the spread this NHL season (-4.95 Units /-5.2% ROI).

  • Jets are 28-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.1 Units / -20.27% ROI
  • Jets are 33-32 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -2% ROI
  • Jets are 32-33 when betting the Under for -3.85 Units / -5.27% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Jets vs Predators

Player Name Over Under
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Kyle Connor (WIN) 1.5 +155 1.5 -210
Steven Stamkos (NAS) 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Luke Evangelista (NAS) 0.5 +100 0.5 -135
Brady Skjei (NAS) 0.5 +200 0.5 -285

Shots on Goal Predictions for Jets vs Predators

Player Name Over Under
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110
Kyle Connor (WIN) 2.5 -165 2.5 +125
Steven Stamkos (NAS) 2.5 -105 2.5 -125
Luke Evangelista (NAS) 1.5 -155 1.5 +115
Jonathan Marchessault (NAS) 2.5 +120 2.5 -160

Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Jets

The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Predators are 12-3 (.800) when tied after the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Predators are 103-119 (.464) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Predators are 29-37 (.439) this season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Jets: Keys to the Game vs. Predators

The Jets were 55-25 (.688) last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 130-91 (.588) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets are 27-38 (.415) this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Jets were 37-12 (.755) when creating 5 or more rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .544

The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%

The Predators scored on 7% of cycle chances while tied last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Predators had 800 cycle chances last season — 9th most among NHL Teams

The Jets have scored on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Jets have scored on 32% of cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Jets primary assisted on 11 goals in overtime last season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Jets scored 61 power play goals last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Jets allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Jets have a .848 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829

The Jets have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Jets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1


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