- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
- Betting Odds: Predators (+125), Jets (-145)
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This Saturday, Canada Life Centre will witness a thrilling clash as the Winnipeg Jets (3-1-0) host the Nashville Predators (2-1-2). The moneyline for this matchup features Nashville at +125 and Winnipeg at -145, with an over/under set at 6.5.
The Nashville Predators are eager to bounce back after their recent 3-2 loss against the Canadiens. In that game, Nashville accrued 6 penalty minutes and capitalized on 1 of their 2 power play opportunities. However, their scoring efficiency was subpar, converting just 2 of 19 shots into goals.
In terms of offensive performance, the Nashville Predators have scored 14 goals this season, ranking 13th in the NHL, while allowing 15 goals against. Currently, they sit at 6 points with a points percentage of .600. The Predators have secured 2 goals out of 19 power play chances, yielding a conversion rate of 10.53%. While at even strength, they have given up 14 goals and tallied 12 of their own. Nashville has attempted 130 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.8%. Meanwhile, they have faced 152 shots from opponents, boasting a save percentage of .901. Their opponents have had 15 power play opportunities, ranking them 16th in the league, converting just once.
In goal for Nashville will be Juuse Saros. Throughout his NHL journey, Saros has participated in 412 games, earning a record of 204-150-40, starting in 395 of those matches. He has faced 1,053 goals against, with a career goals against average of 2.67. Saros has dealt with 12,299 shots over his career, claiming 11,246 saves, giving him a current save percentage of .914 across 21,634 minutes played. Out of his career games, he has recorded 233 quality starts, with a percentage of .590.
In their most recent game, the Winnipeg Jets triumphed over the Flyers with a score of 5-2, scoring 5 goals from just 15 shots. They capitalized on their lone power play opportunity, resulting in a goal.
This season, the Jets have netted 14 goals during even strength play and 3 during power plays, ranking 10th overall in professional hockey. They have registered 93 shots (29th in the NHL), achieving an 18.28% shooting percentage while surrendering 121 shots against. Currently, Winnipeg has accumulated 17 goals, earning 6 points with a points percentage of .750. They have conceded 11 goals, including 10 at even strength and 1 while short-handed. With 12 power play attempts, they have achieved a conversion rate of 25.00% and boast a penalty kill percentage of 94.44% against 18 opposing power plays, also holding a save percentage of 90.9%.
In goal for Winnipeg, expect to see Connor Hellebuyck. He has conceded an average of 2.52 goals per game, totaling 1,415 goals against. With a quality start percentage of 59.9%, Hellebuyck has 336 quality starts in his career. He has been on the ice for 30,111 minutes over 561 games, amassing a career record of 324-186-44. So far, he has made 15,737 saves out of 17,152 faced, yielding a career save percentage of .918.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Winnipeg (-145)
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