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Jets vs. Golden Knights prediction: Vegas favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [4/13/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions for NHL Monday.
NHL action continues on Monday at 10:00 PM ET as the Winnipeg Jets square off with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Jets vs. Golden Knights game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Jets vs. Golden Knights prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL game between the Jets and Golden Knights, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 59% chance of defeating the Jets.
According to our model, the Jets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Jets vs. Golden Knights odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jets | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-164) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -178 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Jets vs. Golden Knights 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 | -164 |
| Moneyline | Jets | +154 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Jets to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Jets vs. Golden Knights player props
Who will score a goal in Jets vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Jets vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Connor a 37.4% chance of scoring a goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the star is a 7.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 37.4% |
| Mark Scheifele | 30.6% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 28.2% |
| Cole Perfetti | 24.3% |
| Nikita Chibrikov | 18.6% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 35.3% |
| Jack Eichel | 30.5% |
| Mitch Marner | 28.0% |
| Mark Stone | 25.2% |
| Tomas Hertl | 25.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 7.7% |
| Mark Scheifele | 5.9% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 5.2% |
| Cole Perfetti | 4.5% |
| Nikita Chibrikov | 3.1% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 7.8% |
| Jack Eichel | 6.8% |
| Mitch Marner | 5.2% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.0% |
| Tomas Hertl | 4.8% |
Jets vs. Golden Knights game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Golden Knights and Jets at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Jets in Monday's NHL matchup.
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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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