Do the Red Wings show an act of defiance?
The Red Wings from Detroit have squandered all momentum in the Eastern Conference with their recent losing streak and are now in danger of making the NHL playoffs. It is therefore all the more important to get back on track. The home game against the Winnipeg Jets comes in very handy for the Red Wings.
After all, Detroit has won two of the last three home games against their upcoming opponents. The last time the Jets played at Little Caesars Arena, Winnipeg suffered a tough defeat, scoring five times in total. It is quite possible that an NHL bet on the home side in Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets will come true this time too.
Detroit Red Wings – Statistics & Current Form
The last two matchdays could not have gone worse for the Red Wings. Neither against the San Jose Sharks nor against the Anaheim Ducks could head coach Jeff Blashill’s team prevail and conceded two narrow overtime losses. As a result, Detroit have not won any of their last three NHL games and have already slipped to fifth place in the Atlantic Division.
After three away games in a row, the Red Wings now have a home game again. Against the Winnipeg Jets, the hosts from Detroit are aiming for their 13th home win this season. The Red Wings are currently the fourth-best home team in the Eastern Conference with twelve wins in 19 home games. Blashill’s team has lost only three of its last eleven home games.
It is therefore by no means outlandish to make a prediction on the home side in Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets. The high odds on a home win – even in the absence of Larkin, the Red Wings’ top scorer – have definite value.
Winnipeg Jets – statistics & current form
The Winnipeg Jets conceded a clear defeat at Colorado Avalanche on the last game day. Against the third-place team in the Western Conference, the Jets were without a chance throughout the entire match and delivered a weak performance, especially on the offensive end. For the second time this season, they conceded seven goals in an NHL match.
Considering how strong the Jets were on the three previous days, the high away defeat in Colorado was more than surprising. Especially since Winnipeg also won against the Vegas Golden Knights, the second-place team in the Western Conference, during this period.
Meanwhile, the Jets have six wins in 16 away games. It is therefore not out of the question that head coach Dave Lowry’s team will drop points again in the away game in Detroit – especially since the Jets last suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat at the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings – Winnipeg Jets Tip
Detroit are out to make amends after their losing streak and will be looking to keep their NHL playoff chances alive. After three away games in a row, all of which they lost, they now have a home game for the first time. Against the Jets, the Red Wings are aiming for their 13th home win in their 20th home game. So far, Detroit has a winning percentage of just under 63% in their own arena.
With the Jets already coming off a tough loss to Colorado in their last away game, we’re not ruling out another away loss to the home-strong Red Wings. With a bet of five units we dare to bet on Red Wings vs. Jets at odds of 2.80 on the home side.
