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NHL Predictions: Jan 8 Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets

Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets

Head-to-Head: Oilers 2-0 Jets

How to Watch:

US TV: ESPN+

Canada TV: SNW; TSN3

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Edmonton Oilers going for the three-game season sweep of the Winnipeg Jets. Edmonton is expected to go with Connor Ingram in goal for this game. The Oilers are 6-4 in their last 10 games but did beat the Nashville Predators in their last time on ice. Connor McDavid leads in goals (28), assists (47), and points (75).

Connor Hellebuyck is the projected starter for the Jets, who have lost 10 consecutive games. Winnipeg has only mustered four points during that stretch and are sitting at the bottom of the league. The Jets are strong on defence but have struggled to score goals as of late. Kyle Connor leads the team in assists (29) and points (49).

Winnipeg should eventually break through. However, it faces a tall order stopping the Edmonton offence.

Prediction: Oilers win 4-2.

Prop Bets of the Night

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stick with our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Jets versus the Oilers is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, go with Leon Draisaitl to net a power play goal for Edmonton. On the Winnipeg side of things, take Mark Scheifele to get at least one assist in this game.

Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.

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