Devils vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Today's NHL Game

Luc LeBlanc - Betting Editor at Covers.com
Luc LeBlanc • Content Editor 3+ years betting experience
Updated: Jan 11, 2026 , 10:42 AM ET • 3 min read

Kyle Connor will look to shoot his way out of this rut and help the Jets come away with a win over New Jersey.

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Jan 11 • 10:00 AM ET
Kyle Connor (81) holds the follow through on a shot that scores a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Delta Center.
Photo By - Imagn Images. Kyle Connor (81) holds the follow through on a shot that scores a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Delta Center.

The Winnipeg Jets host the New Jersey Devils for a Sunday, January 11 matinee affair. Both teams have endured their fair share of struggles thus far, and today marks their first meeting of the 2025-26 season.

My Devils vs Jets predictions and NHL picks suggest Winnipeg may finally be turning a new leaf, with Kyle Connor trying his best to make that happen.

Devils vs Jets prediction

Devils vs Jets best bet: Kyle Connor o2.5 shots on goal (-160)

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor is tied with Mark Scheifele for the team lead in points (52) and is on pace for a second consecutive 90-point season.

He's tied for 14th in the NHL in shots on goal (144), and today he faces a New Jersey Devils team that ranks 21st in the league in shots allowed.

Furthermore, Connor has 31 shots on goal in his last nine games.

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Devils vs Jets same-game parlay

Despite the Jets' well-documented struggles as of late, they've scored four or more goals in four of the last five games against New Jersey. They've also scored 18 goals in their last five games.

Much like Connor, Devils forward Dawson Mercer has been a model of consistency in terms of shots on goal. The Newfoundland native has recorded two or more shots in 11 consecutive games, dating back to December 13.

Devils vs Jets SGP

  • Kyle Connor o2.5 shots on goal
  • Jets team total Over 3.5
  • Dawson Mercer o1.5 shots on goal

Devils vs Jets odds

  • Moneyline: Devils +105 | Jets -125
  • Puck Line: Devils +1.5 (-230) | Jets -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)

Devils vs Jets trend

Winnipeg has won seven of the last 10 meetings, and the winner has scored at least four goals in eight of those games. Find more NHL betting trends for Devils vs. Jets.

How to watch Devils vs Jets

Location Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Date Sunday, January 11, 2026
Puck drop 2:00 p.m. ET
TV TSN3

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