Nashville Predators at Winnipeg Jets Game 1 Pick – Odds and Playoff Predictions

Nashville was on the wrong end of a 4-1 loss as a -160 home favorite to open this conference semifinal matchup in the Central Division. After going 2-1 on their home ice in a 4-2 series victory against Colorado in the opening round, the Predators got a much-needed 5-4 win at home on Sunday as -187 favorites to even things up against the Jets. It took Nashville over five minutes into the second overtime period to get it done when Kevin Fiala scored the game-winner. Ryan Johansen gave the Predators the early 1-0 lead in that game with a goal just 27 seconds into the first period. Pekka Rinne got the start in goal, and he turned away 46 of the 50 shots he faced.

Anytime you lose a tight game like Sunday’s Game 2, it is essential to get a fast start out of the gate your next time out. Winnipeg lost Game 3 of its series against Minnesota on the road 6-2 as a -114 favorite, and it responded with a pair of victories by a combined score of 7-0 to end that series in five games. I would expect a much better effort from goalie Connor Hellebuyck on Tuesday night given just how well he has played in the postseason. Through seven games, his GAA stands at 2.12 with a .928 save percentage.

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Nashville at Winnipeg Betting Trends

• The Predators are 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 games overall.
• Nashville is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 road games in Winnipeg.
• The Jets are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games overall.
• Winnipeg is 3-6 against the spread in their last 9 home games.
• The game total has gone over in 5 of the Jet’s last 7 games against the Predators.

Injury Report

Nashville

• Yannick Weber D Ques Tues – Upper Body

Winnipeg

• Mathieu Perreault C Ques Tues – Shoulder
• Joel Armia RW Ques Tues – Upper Body
• Dmitry Kulikov D Out indefinitely – Back