Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers odds, tips and predictions

The Winnipeg Jets And Edmonton Oilers face off on Wednesday to open each team's 2024-25 season. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze the 24/7 NHL odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Jets vs. Oilers Opportunities and meet our NHL expert picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of the season; The Oilers went 2-0-1 last season

The Jets finished second in the Central Division last season with a record of 52-24-6 (110 points), good for a playoff spot. However, Winnipeg was eliminated early in the first round with a 4-1 series loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They will look to improve on last season's disappointing end to make a stronger push in 2024/25.

Edmonton finished second in the Pacific Division last season with a record of 49-27-6 (104 points), qualifying for the postseason. The Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup Final, but lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers after falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-7 series. They defeated the LA Kings 4-1 in the 1st round, the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the 2nd round and the Dallas Stars 4-2 in the Western Conference finals. They were unable to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup and lost 4-3 to the Panthers.

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Jets to Oilers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Jets +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (Bet $185 to win $100)
• Puck Line (PL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-165) | Oiler -1.5 (+140)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Jets at Oilers were the projected goaltenders

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Stuart Skinner

Hellebuyck is entering his 10th NHL season – all with the Jets – after starting 60 games last regular season. He finished the game with a record of 37-19-4, a GAA of 2.39, a SV% of .921 and 5 shutouts. He was one of the main reasons for Winnipeg's success.

Skinner is entering his fifth season – all with the Oilers. He started 57 games last regular season with two relief appearances. He finished with a record of 36-16-5, a GAA of 2.62, a SV% of .905 and two shutouts. The Edmonton native played a key role in the Oilers' Stanley Cup victory last season.

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Jets at Oilers tips and predictions

forecast

Oilers 3, Jets 2

Money line

HAPPEN.

It's not worth betting on the Oilers (-185) to win at home on Wednesday.

Puck Line/Against the Spread

SLIM NOZZLES (-150).

Both Winnipeg and Edmonton have had great seasons, achieving success on both offense and defense. While the Oilers will have home field advantage with an enthusiastic crowd after their deep playoff success, Hellebuyck and the Jets should be able to stay in this matchup.

Expect this game to be an early showing of two of the NHL's best goaltenders with a slight bias towards the visitors.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (+100).

As mentioned, Hellebuyck posted a 2.39 GAA with a .921 SV% last season, while Skinner had a 2.62 GAA with a .905 SV%.

In a game that's sure to have a lot of energy and a fast start, expect both goalkeepers to settle in and keep the goals to a minimum.

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