The'Winnipeg Jets'(35-21-1) and'New York Islanders (29-24-7) meet Wednesday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Jets won as +143 underdogs 4-1 at the New York Rangers Monday. G'Connor Hellebuyck'made 50 saves and C Mark Scheifele scored 2 goals as Winnipeg ended its 3-game road losing streak. The Jets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.
The Islanders won as +148 underdogs 4-2 at the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday. C'Brock Nelson'scored 2 goals for the Islanders, who won for just the 2nd time in their last 6 games. New York has won the last 5 meetings vs. Winnipeg.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the teams. New York swept last season’s series 2-0, winning both games by multiple goals as the Over went 1-1.