Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 1/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: Scripps Sports Local

The Winnipeg Jets (21-24-7) are hitting the road to Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday where they will meet the Florida Panthers (28-21-3).

The Winnipeg Jets had a good night with a 4-3 victory over the Devils in the last game they played. Winnipeg amassed 4 penalty minutes in this game. The Jets had a good offensive outing and it showed in the win. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but didn't net one. In the game, they converted 4 of the 26 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Jets let the opposition score 126 goals while notching 124 of their own. Winnipeg Jets opponents have 158 power play tries (15th in professional hockey) and have tallied 33 goals in those attempts. When discussing scoring goals, the Winnipeg Jets have earned 152 goals (22nd in pro hockey) for the year and have conceded 159. Winnipeg has tried 1,362 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.2%. For the season, the have a total of 49 points and their points % is .471. The Jets have had 1,450 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Winnipeg has 143 power play chances and they have notched 28 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 19.58%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Connor Hellebuyck. Opponents have tallied 1,495 goals against Hellebuyck in his career and his goals against rate is 2.53. Hellebuyck has been involved in 601 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is at .917 in his 30,186 minutes between the pipes. He has earned a record of 335-199-50 and he has gotten the start in 591 games. In his career, Hellebuyck has accumulated 353 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .597. Hellebuyck has seen 17,973 shots taken against him and has accrued 16,478 total saves.

In their last contest, Florida faced off against the Mammoth in a matchup where the Panthers ended up losing by a mark of 4-3. The Panthers recorded 3 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

So far this season, the Florida Panthers have earned a total of 157 goals, 59 points, in addition to a points percentage of .567. They have permitted 168 goals to be scored by of a combination of 137 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. The Panthers have accumulated 123 goals at even strength and 34 goals (13th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 187 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 18.18%. Florida has attempted 1,503 shots (12th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.45%, while allowing the opposition 1,340 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.49% on their oppositions 177 power play tries, and their save percentage is 87.5%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Sergei Bobrovsky in goal. He has racked up 20,683 saves out of 22,660 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .913. Bobrovsky is the owner of a career record of 449-258-58 and has been in goal for 790 games. He has started in 776 games and has racked up 40,050 minutes. Bobrovsky's percentage of quality starts comes in at 57.5% and he has accumulated 446 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.55 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,977 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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