The Winnipeg Jets host the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in a tape-measuring matchup at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, January 22.
Winnipeg needs to start stringing together wins to climb the standings, and my top NHL picks and Panthers vs. Jets predictions are calling for back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to play a leading role in picking up the victory tonight.
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Panthers vs Jets prediction
Panthers vs Jets best bet: Connor Hellebuyck Over 24.5 saves (-135)
Winnipeg Jets No. 1 goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has hit the Over in this market in six of his past seven games, and he’s been particularly sharp across his past three starts with a .926 SV% and a 2.23 GAA.
This is also a plus-matchup, with the Florida Panthers ranking eighth in shots per game (29.1) and seventh in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5.
With Winnipeg allowing 28.0 shots per game and ranking 21st in CF% at 5-on-5, I’m anticipating Hellebuyck seeing more than enough rubber to clear this saves total tonight.
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Panthers vs Jets same-game parlay
Winnipeg has won five of its past seven games while scoring 3.71 goals per and posting a plus-nine goal differential. On the opposite bench, Florida is hovering along a 4-5-1 stretch with 3.9 goals against per game and a minus-17 goal differential.
Turning to the final leg of this same-game parlay, Jets winger Cole Perfetti has recorded two or more shots in nine of his past 14 games for 27 total on 58 attempts. Perfetti also sports a 52.5 CF% and 53.5% shot share at 5-on-5 during the stretch, and is cemented into a Top 6 role with secondary looks on the power play.
Panthers vs Jets SGP
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Connor Hellebuyck Over 24.5 saves
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Cole Perfetti Over 1.5 shots on goal
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Panthers vs Jets odds
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Moneyline: Panthers -110 | Jets -110
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Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 | Jets -1.5
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Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Panthers vs Jets trend
The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.55 Units / 35% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Panthers vs. Jets.
How to watch Panthers vs Jets
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Location |
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB |
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Date |
Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
8:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
WHDT-TV, TSN3 |
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