Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 1/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The Winnipeg Jets (20-23-7) welcome the Detroit Red Wings (31-16-5) at Canada Life Centre on Saturday.

The Detroit Red Wings had a rough game after their 4-3 loss to the Wild their last time out. Detroit earned 8 minutes in the box in this outing. The Red Wings were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the loss. Moreover, they had 2 power play tries and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 33 shots they launched.

When playing at even strength, the Red Wings have allowed the opponent to score 127 goals while scoring 119 on the offensive side of the ice. Detroit Red Wings opponents have totaled 139 power play tries (24th in pro hockey) and have racked up 29 goals in those chances. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 160 goals (15th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 156. Detroit has tried 1,481 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. For the season, they have earned 67 points and their points percentage sits at .644. The Red Wings thus far have had 1,468 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Detroit has accumulated 163 power play opportunities and they have tallied 41 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 25.15%.

The man in goal for this game is John Gibson. Over the course of his time in hockey, Gibson has earned 285 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .543. He has a save percentage of .910 for his 26,894 mins guarding the cage. Gibson has had 16,265 shots against him and has recorded 14,797 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,468 goals versus Gibson in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.80. He has compiled an overall record of 224-226-64 and he has gotten the start in 525 games. Gibson has been in net for 537 contests over the course of his NHL career.

Their last time out, Winnipeg played the Panthers in a game where the Jets got the tie by a final of 1-1. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Jets scored 1 goal of the 18 shots on goal they tried.

The Jets have scored 119 goals at even strength and 28 goals (20th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Winnipeg has attempted 1,309 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.23%, while allowing the other team 1,390 shots. For the year, the Winnipeg Jets have a total of 147 goals, 47 points, and a points percentage of .470. They have allowed 151 goals to be scored by of a combination of 119 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 140 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 20.00%. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.08% on their opponents 153 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.1%.

Across the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck in goal. The opposition is averaging 2.53 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,488 goals altogether. Hellebuyck's percentage of quality starts comes in at 59.9% and he has 353 quality starts in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 589 games and has accumulated 30,181 mins. Hellebuyck has earned a career record of 334-198-50 and has played in 599 games. He has compiled 16,426 saves out of 17,914 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .917.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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