Ducks vs Jets Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Anaheim Ducks will be visiting Canada Life Center on Thursday, where they will take on the Winnipeg Jets. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Anaheim Ducks currently sit seventh in the pacific division, coming into Thursday with a 15-17-4 record. The Ducks are coming off back to back wins, most recently defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Tuesday. John Gibson will be Anaheim’s starting goaltender on Thursday, he’s posted a 2.93 goals against average to go along with a 5-5-1 record. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 11 goals and 28 points through 36 games. The Ducks are scoring just 2.46 goals per game (31st in NHL), while allowing 3.09 defensively.

The Winnipeg Jets have put together a 27-11-1 record which places them first in the Central. The Jets four game win streak would come to an end on Tuesday, when the suffered a 5-2 loss against the Colorado Avalanche. Connor Hellebuyck will be the Jets starting goaltender in this game, he posted a 2.00 goals against average to go along with a 24-5-1 record. Kyle Connor is on fire this season, leading Winnipeg with 22 goals and 51 points. The Jets second in the NHL at 3.7 goals per game, while giving up just 2.46 defensively (1st in NHL).

The Jets are looking to bounce back on home ice after a loss from Colorado, while Anaheim searches for their third straight. Hellebuyck has been the best goaltender in the NHL this year, expect his play to lead the Jets to a comfortable win. Final score prediction, Jets win and cover the puck line 4-1