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Wild vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/27/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Winnipeg Jets will square off with the Minnesota Wild, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Jets a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Wild vs. Jets matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Jets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Jets a 51% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Jets (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Jets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+215) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -114 | -102 |
| Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Jets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Jets +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Jets | -102 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Jets +1.5 at the spread.
Wild vs. Jets player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Jets?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 39.5% chance of scoring a goal at Canada Life Centre, while the star is an 8.4% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 38.6% |
| Matt Boldy | 31.8% |
| Joel Ek | 22.5% |
| Danila Yurov | 18.7% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 17.8% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 39.5% |
| Mark Scheifele | 34.3% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 32.3% |
| Cole Perfetti | 19.1% |
| Morgan Barron | 16.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 8.7% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.4% |
| Joel Ek | 4.1% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.0% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 3.2% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.4% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.1% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.6% |
| Cole Perfetti | 3.7% |
| Jonathan Toews | 3.2% |
Wild vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Jets and Wild at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Jets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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