The Winnipeg Jets are definitely not where they want to be as the NHL heads into a two-and-a-half-week break for the Winter Olympics, sitting 11 points back of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Winnipeg had its final chance to make a playoff push after putting together a four-game win streak in early January, but the club has now strung together just three wins in its last 10 outings. MoneyPuck has the Jets’ playoff odds at just 4.6% – the sixth-worst chances in the NHL.
Mark Scheifele is in the midst of a career season, on pace for 100 points, while Kyle Connor is also having another strong campaign. However, Winnipeg’s lack of depth has become apparent as only three forwards on the team have hit the double-digit goal mark, while the Jets rank 26th in the league in expected goals percentage at 5-on-5 (47.5%).
Jets Odds To Win the Stanley Cup
The Jets’ Stanley Cup odds took another big tumble since the last update, falling from +20000 to +40000. Winnipeg is tied for the sixth-longest odds in the NHL, according to BetMGM online sportsbook.
The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames (+100000) are the only Canadian teams with longer Stanley Cup odds than the Jets, while the Edmonton Oilers lead the pack at +1000.
Winnipeg Jets Predictions
The Olympic break will benefit some teams, who can rest key players and return stronger for their final playoff push. However, the break will not necessarily benefit the Jets.
Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor will represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics, while Josh Morrissey will skate for Team Canada, meaning most of their core will still be in action during the NHL’s break.
That said, I do not predict a miraculous playoff push from the Jets after the Olympics.
Winnipeg Jets Western Conference Odds
Winnipeg is trading at +17500 to win the Western Conference and advance to the Stanley Cup final, the fifth-longest hockey odds in the West.
The Colorado Avalanche lead the West at +145, followed by the Vegas Golden Knights (+500) and Oilers (+550).
Winnipeg Jets Central Division Odds
The Jets are +50000 to win the Central, tied for the longest odds in the division.
The Avalanche (-1667) stand as the massive betting favourite, holding a five-point lead atop the Central Division with three games in hand.
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