Central Division rivals will compete soon as the Nashville Predators (37-25-4) go on the road against the Winnipeg Jets (41-18-5) on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 PM ET for this NHL showdown. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook offers the Jets as slight favorites at home with a moneyline at -158.

When: March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

Watch: NHLPP|ESPN+

Nashville Predators Preview

The Predators are 3-2 over the course of their last five matchups. They bring some negative momentum as they are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, which ended their two-game win streak.

They are currently fourth in Central Division and have a great opportunity to inch their way forward with a win over their division rivals. They are also 19-10-3 on the road, which offers an appealing view on their chances to win here.

The Predators’ offensive prowess has shown steady improvement throughout the season, averaging 3.17 goals per game on 31.3 shots. Their power play percentage stands at 20.2, netting 45 goals while allowing 47 in those instances.

On the defensive end, they allow an average of 3.05 goals and 30.4 shots, a statistic that reflects their resilience and toughness. Their penalty kill efficiency is at 76.7, and almost mirrors that of the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets are also 3-2 over their last five performances, but are coming off of a 3-0 shutout over the Washington Capitals. They were able to score once per period and walked away with an easy win, giving them positive momentum here.

They are currently holding onto the second place position in the division ahead of the Predators. They cannot afford to give them any ground to move forward. At home, they have a great shot since they are 22-8-2 here.

The Jets exhibit a marginally less attractive offensive performance compared to the Predators, averaging 3.06 goals and putting up 30.7 shots per game. Their power play struggles are evident, as they have scored 33 goals and have given up 41 in power plays, resulting in a 17.8 power play percentage.

On the defensive front, they outshine the Predators, giving up just 2.38 goals and facing 29.2 shots per game. This stark contrast between the teams is likely to be the determining factor in this showdown. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 77.0, slightly surpassing that of the Predators and giving them the slightest edge.

Betting Odds

ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook provides Tennessee sports bettors with exciting NHL options. For this matchup, the Winnipeg Jets are favored at home. This will be the third time these two meet, as they have both won once against each other last year in November at the start of the season.

Nashville Predators: +129

Puck Line: +1.5 (-194)

Winnipeg Jets: -158

Puck Line: -1.5 (+156)

Total Goals: Over 5.5 (-116), Under 5.5 (-106)

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