Predators vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Quinn Allen - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst 7+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 17, 2026 , 12:04 PM ET • 3 min read

Our Predators vs. Jets predictions expect Kyle Connor to light the lamp in a win for the home team.

NHL

Match starts: 6 hrs
NAS
33 %
WIN
67 %
EXPERT PICK - MONEYLINE
Winnipeg -135 Winnipeg -135
Read Analysis
Kyle Connor Winnipeg Jets NHL
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Kyle Connor makes a move with the puck in a recent game.

The Winnipeg Jets welcome the Nashville Predators to the Canadian Life Centre tonight as they search for their third straight victory. 

Winnipeg has dominated tonight's opponent in recent memory, and my Predators vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks expect them to keep their winning ways alive. 

Predators vs Jets prediction

Predators vs Jets best bet: Jets moneyline (-135)

The Winnipeg Jets may be having a disappointing season, but things have improved lately. They’re 6-2-2 in their last 10 contests, and they just beat the Avalanche and Blues over the weekend. 

Both of those wins came at home, where Winnipeg has compiled a 17-13-5 record. The Jets have already beaten the Nashville Predators twice this season, and they’ve won four of the last five meetings as well. Three of those victories were at home.

Nashville also comes into this contest in bad shape, losing two in a row.

Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Add as a preferred source on Google

Predators vs Jets same-game parlay

Kyle Connor is the leading man for the Jets, with 31 goals this season. He’s in good form at the moment, lighting the lamp in three straight. 

The 29-year-old has scored 19 of his goals this season at home across 35 appearances, and he’s already found the back of the net against the Preds this season.

Scheifele has gone Over his shot total in three of his last six, but he’s averaging 3.5 shots on target against Nashville this season, who rank 22nd in the league in SOG allowed. 

The veteran also just had four shots on net on Sunday against the Blues at home.

Predators vs Jets SGP

  • Jets moneyline
  • Kyle Connor anytime goalscorer
  • Mark Scheifele Over 2.5 shots

Predators vs Jets odds

  • Moneyline: Predators +115 | Jets -135
  • Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-220) | Jets -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: Over 6 | Under 6

Predators vs Jets trend

The Jets have covered the first-period puck line in 11 of their last 20 home games for +4.75 units and a 17% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Predators vs. Jets.

How to watch Predators vs Jets

Location Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Date Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Puck drop 8:00 p.m. ET
TV FDSN-South, TSN3

Predators vs Jets latest injuries

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.

Pages related to this topic

Quinn Allen - Covers
Betting Analyst

Quinn Allen is an experienced sports journalist from Vancouver, Canada who fell in love with sports by the time he could walk. He proceeded to play high-level baseball and soccer growing up and eventually played college baseball in the United States.

After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

Popular Content

Covers is verified safe by: Evalon Logo GPWA Logo GDPR Logo GeoTrust Logo Evalon Logo