New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 1/11/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The New Jersey Devils (22-20-2) are headed to Canada Life Centre on Sunday where they will play the Winnipeg Jets (15-22-5).

The New Jersey Devils will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-1 loss against the Penguins in their previous contest . New Jersey recorded 6 penalty mins in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Devils left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. While out there on the ice, they scored on 1 of the 29 shots they attempted.

With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have racked up 112 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have surrendered 137. For the season, they have scored 46 points and their points percentage sits at .523. New Jersey has accounted for 111 power play chances and they have scored 23 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 20.72%. When at even strength, the Devils have conceded 111 goals while getting 89 themselves. New Jersey has taken 1,318 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.5%. The Devils have had 1,266 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .892. New Jersey Devils opponents have earned 114 power play opportunities (29th in the league) and have notched 26 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom has been involved in 556 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 251-222-64 and he started in 538 games. The opposition has been able to score 1,457 goals against Markstrom in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.71. Markstrom has seen 15,685 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 14,228 saves. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 28,353 minutes played. Over the course of his career, Markstrom has compiled 282 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .524.

In their last game, Winnipeg played the Oilers in an outing where the Jets ended up losing by a mark of 4-3. The Jets tallied 3 goals of the 16 shots on goal they took. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one.

Winnipeg has attempted 1,120 shots (27th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.71%, while allowing the opposition 1,174 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 77.04% on the other teams 135 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.7%. They have earned 119 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.49%. The Jets have earned 98 goals at even strength and 22 goals (23rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 133 goals to be scored by way of 102 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Winnipeg Jets have a total of 120 goals, 35 points, as well as a points percentage of .417.

Across the rink you are likely to see Connor Hellebuyck patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.53 goals/game and he has allowed 1,473 goals overall. Hellebuyck's percentage of quality starts sits at 60.0% and he has accumulated 350 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has started in 583 games and has played 30,166 minutes. Hellebuyck has compiled a career mark of 331-197-48 and has been in net for 593 contests. He has recorded 16,273 saves out of the 17,746 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .917.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey

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