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Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 4, 2025

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Jan 4, 2025 8:00 PM
The Detroit Red Wings, riding a win streak, head north to face the league-leading Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Jets, with a dominating 14-3-2 home record, look to extend their series lead over the Red Wings. Can Detroit's momentum prevail against Winnipeg's formidable home ice advantage?
Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets

Current Odds

DET
WPG
Over
5.5
+145
Under
5.5
-161
DET
-1.5
+190
WPG
+1.5
-208
DET
ML
-194
WPG
ML
+195

Red Wings vs Jets statistics

Stat Red Wings Jets
Goals For per Game 2.68 3.63
Goals Against Average 3.26 2.50
Shots per Game 25.2 28.3
Shots Against per Game 29.6 29.2
Power Play Goals 28 39
Power Play Goals Against 32 22
Short Handed Goals 1 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 256 337
Power Play Percentage 25.2 32.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 69.2 78.8

Winnipeg Jets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/31/24 @ Colorado Avalanche L 5-2
12/30/24 vs Nashville Predators W 3-0
12/28/24 vs Ottawa Senators W 4-2
12/23/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 5-2
12/21/24 vs Minnesota Wild W 5-0

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/31/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 4-2
12/29/24 vs Washington Capitals W 4-2
12/27/24 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 5-2
12/23/24 vs St. Louis Blues L 4-0
12/21/24 @ Montreal Canadiens L 5-1

Winnipeg Jets injuries

  • Dylan DeMelo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mason Appleton (C): Out
  • Haydn Fleury (D): Injured Reserve
  • Logan Stanley (D): Day-To-Day
  • Nikolaj Ehlers (LW): Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Jeff Petry (D): Day-To-Day
  • Ben Chiarot (D): Day-To-Day
  • Simon Edvinsson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Cam Talbot (G): Day-To-Day
  • Marco Kasper (C): Day-To-Day

Red Wings vs Jets game info

Type Info
Venue Canada Life Centre
Location Winnipeg, MB
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Red Wings vs Jets predictions

As the puck is set to drop between the Detroit Red Wings and the Winnipeg Jets, all eyes will be on Alex DeBrincat to see if he can light the lamp against a formidable Jets defense. With 16 goals already this season, DeBrincat has proven he can snipe with the best of them. Teaming up with Lucas Raymond, who leads the squad with 23 assists, they'll need to sync up and exploit any lapses in the Jets' backline. Raymond's also riding high on a wave of confidence, consistently creating scoring opportunities that have helped him rack up 38 points thus far. If DeBrincat can find the net and Raymond adds to his assist total, the Red Wings might just have a trick or two up their sleeves to keep this game competitive.

On the other side of the ice, the Jets have quite the offensive arsenal themselves. Mark Scheifele is on a torrid scoring pace, with 23 goals already, and will be eager to add to that tally against Detroit. Then there’s Josh Morrissey, orchestrating the blue line with an array of spectacular setups; his 33 assists make him a vital part of the Jets' attack. Not to be overshadowed, Kyle Connor, currently leading the team with 52 points, seems to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. His chemistry with Scheifele has been a highlight this season, and you can expect them to be driving hard to the net, exploiting any weaknesses in the Red Wings' defense.

As for the outcome? Given the Jets' dominant home record of 14-3-2, they are certainly the favored squad coming into this duel at the Canada Life Centre. The odds are stacking up against the Red Wings, especially since they’ve struggled on the road with a 7-8-2 record. It's going to be a battle, but if the Jets maintain their offensive firepower and continue to play solid defensively, it's looking like they might just edge past Detroit in this matchup. But hey, that's the beauty of sports—anything can happen when the game's on the line! What do you think, are the Jets your pick too?

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