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Ducks vs. Jets Prediction: Winnipeg Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/2/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets matchup.
The Winnipeg Jets will face the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Anaheim-Winnipeg game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Jets with a win probability of 69% and the Ducks with 31%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Ducks vs. Jets predictions page.
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Ducks vs. Jets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Jets and Ducks at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Ducks vs. Jets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Anaheim vs. Winnipeg picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Ducks vs. Jets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Ducks and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Jets a 69% chance of defeating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Ducks vs. Jets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -255 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ducks vs. Jets Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Ducks vs. Jets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Ducks vs. Jets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs. Jets?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 41.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Troy Terry | 5.0% |
| Frank Vatrano | 5.0% |
| Robby Fabbri | 4.4% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 9.5% |
| Mark Scheifele | 9.2% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 8.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | 26.5% |
| Troy Terry | 26.1% |
| Robby Fabbri | 23.9% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | 42.7% |
| Mark Scheifele | 42.6% |
| Kyle Connor | 41.9% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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