The Winnipeg Jets are quietly turning the corner ahead of a true test against the electric Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, January 30.
While Tampa Bay has lit it up to the tune of a 15-1-1 heater, my Jets vs. Lightning predictions and top NHL picks are calling for Winnipeg star Connor Hellebuyck to keep this game close throughout.
Jets vs Lightning prediction
Jets vs Lightning best bet: First period Under 1.5 (-110)
Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck is beginning to string together solid starts, and he sports a .913 save percentage and 2.47 GAA across his past six games.
The Jets will need saves tonight, too, because the Tampa Bay Lightning are on a 15-1-1 heater with a league-low 2.29 goals against per game and second-fewest expected goals against per 60 minutes at 5-on-5.
With Winnipeg allowing the eighth-fewest xGA per 60 at 5-on-5 during the same timeframe, and Hellebuyck turning his play around, a low-scoring first period is in the cards tonight.
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Jets vs Lightning same-game parlay
The Lightning have an unsustainably high 104.6 PDO during the highlighted heater, and the Jets are turning the corner with their own 6-2-2 stretch. Add Hellebuyck rounding into form, and Winnipeg can hang in Tampa tonight.
There’s been an uptick in shot volume from Winnipeg winger Cole Perfetti out of the holiday break, with his 8.36 shots and 17.47 attempts per 60 minutes pacing the Jets. He’s also recorded 2+ shots in 12 of the 17 games.
Jets vs Lightning SGP
- Jets +1.5
- First period Under 1.5
- Cole Perfetti Over 1.5 shots
Jets vs Lightning odds
- Moneyline: Jets +165 | Lightning -200
- Puck Line: Jets +1.5 (-145) | Lightning -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Jets vs Lightning trend
The Jets have hit the first-period moneyline in seven of their last 14 games for +7.05 units and a 43% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Jets vs. Lightning.
How to watch Jets vs Lightning
| Location | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL |
| Date | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN3 |
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