Winnipeg Jets - San Jose Sharks predictions and free betting tips [15/02/2024]

The puck drops for a regular season NHL match of the 2023-2024 between Western Conference rivals. Midnight hockey followers can anticipate a showdown between Winnipeg and San Jose.

"Winnipeg"

The Winnipeg squad has so far participated in 50 official matches of the 2023-2024 NHL regular championship. With a record of 50 played matches and 67 garnered points, Winnipeg sits comfortably in the fifth position on the Western conference leaderboard. The Jets are coasting through the 2023-2024 season on high levels and the upturn in their performance has raised hopes for an even higher standing. Currently, Winnipeg trails Colorado by a mere 3 points for the third position in the Western conference.

Obviously, their playoff chances look promising. They maintain an 11-point lead over their rivals at the ninth position which is substantial considering the performance of mid-table teams. The Winnipeg Jets have outperformed others statistically in the area of taking less damage. Across 50 matches, Winnipeg conceded only 117 goals while hitting back with 151. They hold the record for fewest goals conceded in the Western Conference. Out of the last 5 matches, Winnipeg emerged victorious only once.

"San Jose"

The San Jose squad has so far taken part in 51 NHL regular championship matches of the 2023-2024 season. Over 51 matches, the Sharks have managed to collect only 33 points, placing them in the 15th position in the Western Conference leaderboard, just ahead of Chicago. The Sharks have had a rather disappointing 2023-2024 season, effectively ruling out realistic chances of making the Stanley Cup playoffs, holding on with just nominal hopes of making a top-8 finish in the Western conference.

They maintain a streak of inconsistent play throughout the regular championship. The Sharks have shown a propensity to lose consecutive matches and their winning record is modest. Their performance statistics once again highlight San Jose's inadequacy when compared to their Western Conference counterparts. San Jose's biggest flaw is their weak defence, having conceded 199 goals across 51 matches. This puts the Sharks as the league's worst in terms of goals conceded. Even Columbus, their nearest competitors, have conceded 5 less goals. Despite their woes, the Sharks managed to claim victory in 3 of their last 5 matches, emerging stronger against Seattle, Los Angeles and the Rangers.

Head-to-head Match-ups

San Jose and Winnipeg have matched up 28 times. The Sharks have prevailed in 16 matches and the Jets have driven home victorious from 12 encounters.

Forecast for the total

The ITO (Individual total over) for San Jose will be under 3 goals.

Forecast

Winnipeg will triumph in normal time. The Jets, after a string of successive losses, bounced back with a win against Pittsburgh which rekindled their spirits, and that is crucial. In the confrontation against the Sharks, it's important to be well-prepared and avoid any complacency against the opponent.