Can Mark Scheifele lead the Winnipeg Jets to a road victory against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins? Read on for our best Jets vs. Penguins pick based on top odds.
After winning Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Winnipeg Jets travel to Pittsburgh on Friday to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Penguins having been off since Tuesday, they will have a major rest advantage over the Jets.
The main influence on these betting lines, however, is the status of Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Is it possible for the Jets to pick up another road victory on Friday and tie the Dallas Stars for first place in the Central Division? Let's find out!
Here is our best Jets vs. Penguins NHL pick (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).