The NHL playoff starts on Wednesday evening as the Minnesota Wild will face the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba in game one of their best-of-seven postseason series. The Jets have had a better form during the regular part of the season as they won three out of the four games against the Wild.
Minnesota Wild Form
The Minnesota Wild did not enjoy a great form during the regular part of the season. However, they ended the campaign on a high with a 6-3 away win over the San Jose Sharks. Minnesota is going into their 6th playoff in a row with the minimal aspiration to pass through the first stage, as they faced elimination in the first round for the last couple of years. The Wild away form is 18-23 with an average of 2.80 goals per game and have let in a 3.41 goals per game in those games.
On the offensive end of the ice, the Wild had above average form as they are were placed on the 11th place in scoring at 3.05 goals per game, converting on 20.4% of their chances. At the defensive side of their game, they have been also above average this season as they are placed on the 11th spot in goals allowed, allowing the opposing teams to score on 18.8% of their chances.
Winnipeg Jets Form
The Jets had are enjoying a great form lately. They beat the Blackhawks 4-1 at home, which was their 5th win in a row. Also, they have won 11 of their last 12 games. To confirm the above statement, Winnipeg won their last 9 home games in a row. The Jets go into their 3rd playoff and 2nd since their move to Manitoba. To show the power of this Winnipeg team we just need to pinpoint at the fact that the Jets finished with 114 points, which is the 2nd most in the league. The Jets overall home form is 32-9 and with an average of 3.80 goals per game and have allowed 2.46 goals per game in those games.
On the offensive side of the game, the Jets has been a very effective as they are placed on the 2nd spot in the league in scoring at 3.33 goals per game, converting on 23.4% of their chances. At the defensive side of the game, they have been in a solid form this season as they come in ranked 5th in goals allowed, letting in an average of 2.63 goals per game, allowing the opponents to convert on 18.2% of their chances.
The Wild showed some positive signs in their last game of the regular season, but their away form has not been good this season. On the other side, The Jets have been playing a great hockey and they have been beating their opponents on their road to the playoffs. Their great home record will be the crucial element in this game. I firmly believe that The Jets have the qualities to win this game easily.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets today on 4/7/2018 is: Take the Winnipeg Jets -180 (money line bet)
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