Lightning vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - November 14

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The Winnipeg Jets (15-1) take a seven-game road winning streak into a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-6-1) on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

The Jets have totaled 46 goals over their past 10 outings, while giving up 23 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into 11 power-play goals (40.7%). They are 9-1-0 over those contests.

Lightning vs. Jets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Jets 4, Lightning 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (+119)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning have a 7-6-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • In the four games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-2-0 record (good for four points).
  • In the one game this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they lost in overtime.
  • Tampa Bay has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Lightning have scored at least three goals 10 times, and are 7-3-0 in those games (to record 14 points).
  • In the two games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost both times.
  • In the seven games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 3-4-0 (six points).
  • The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in five games. The Lightning finished 3-1-1 in those matchups (seven points).

Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have a 15-1 record this season and are 3-0-3 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Winnipeg has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • This season the Jets registered just one goal in one game and won.
  • Winnipeg has won both games this season when it scored two goals (2-0-0, four points).
  • The Jets have scored more than two goals 13 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (12-1-0).
  • Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and won all of those matchups.
  • Winnipeg is undefeated (9-0-0, 18 points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 6-1-0 to register 12 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Lightning Rank Lightning AVG Jets AVG Jets Rank
8th 3.5 Goals Scored 4.56 1st
20th 3.14 Goals Allowed 2.13 1st
28th 26.9 Shots 31.4 6th
14th 28.4 Shots Allowed 29.4 19th
21st 17.78% Power Play % 42.22% 1st
24th 75% Penalty Kill % 81.58% 12th

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