Winnipeg played pretty well last season, losing in the 1/8th stage of the playoffs to Vegas, who became the NHL triumphant. Getting to the playoffs while playing in the Central Division is quite a challenge for such a team, but Winnipeg has clearly stepped up their game.
New Jersey has also improved in recent years, but is not in the best shape right now - the team has 4 points in the last 5 games, which has put them out of the playoff picture.
The teams are the most productive this season - New Jersey's average total is more than 7 pucks per game (13 of 12 games ended with 6 or more pucks), Winnipeg has 10 of 14 games ended with a total of 6 pucks, and the face-offs between the teams also ended in a productive way.
Prediction: at least 6 goals to be scored. We recommend the "Over 5.5" bet, odds 1.6
