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Golden Knights vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [1/6/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in the NHL at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Jets a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Golden Knights.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Golden Knights vs. Jets matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Jets prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Jets a 51% chance of beating the Golden Knights.
According to our model, the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Jets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -118 |
| Total | o5.5 (-113) | u5.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Golden Knights | -102 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -113 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Jets player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Jets?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 37.5% chance of scoring a goal at Canada Life Centre, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 30.4% |
| Jack Eichel | 29.6% |
| Tomas Hertl | 26.8% |
| Mark Stone | 25.6% |
| Mitch Marner | 23.4% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 37.5% |
| Mark Scheifele | 36.4% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 34.2% |
| Cole Perfetti | 19.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 16.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 5.8% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.3% |
| Mark Stone | 5.1% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.2% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | 7.8% |
| Kyle Connor | 7.8% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 7.3% |
| Josh Morrissey | 3.1% |
| Cole Perfetti | 3.1% |
Golden Knights vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Jets and Golden Knights at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Jets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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