Ottawa Senators vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Picks

Winnipeg finally came alive in the offensive zone, but still extended its losing streak with a 6-5 loss to Toronto on Thursday. However, the Jets have the opportunity to end the slide as they head to Ottawa, where they have won five of the past six meetings. The Jets also have won six of eight against the Senators overall, and Ottawa has lost six of its past nine home contests. The Senators have gone OVER four of six, and they are #23 in goals allowed (3.26 per game). Ottawa is 9-1 OVER versus teams with winning percentages below .400. Winnipeg is 4-1-1 OVER in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. The Jets have won six of eight Saturday games. Connor Hellebuyck has suffered some hard-luck losses recently, but he still owns a 2.51 GAA and a .907 save percentage for the Jets. Leevi Merilainen is probable for Ottawa with a 3.46 GAA and an .871 save percentage. Take the Jets and the OVER.

Connor Hellebuyck made his return from an injury and stopped 23 shots in a 5-1 win over Washington on Saturday. However, the Jets have lost four straight after scoring at least five goals in their previous game. The Jets have lost nine of 12 overall and six of eight against Eastern Conference opponents. Four of the past six meetings with Ottawa have gone UNDER, and Winnipeg is 4-1-1 UNDER in its past six Monday games. The Senators are 7-2 in their past nine games after scoring two or fewer goals in their previous game, and they come off a 3-2 loss to Minnesota when Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23.1 seconds left for the Wild. Winnipeg hasn't won two games in a row in nearly a month. Linus Ullmark has been impressive in his past two road starts, stopping 44 of 49 shots for Ottawa, and is the expected starter tonight. Take the Senators and the UNDER.

Winnipeg is third in the NHL in goals scored (3.57 goals per game), second in shooting percentage, and No. 1 on the power play. They've won 10 in a row and are on a 12-8-1 run OVER the total. The defense is 15th in penalty killing. The Jets are on a 14-3 run, including 10-2 as a favorite. Ottawa's offense is 11th on the power play, while the defense is 19th in penalty killing. Ottawa has lost four in a row, surrendering 19 goals and is on a 7-0 run OVER the total. Not having Josh Norris in the lineup has hurt this team, although he could return tonight. After struggling against the Sens for years, the Jets have taken over this series, winning five of the past six and 17 of 25. Winnipeg has taken three straight in Ottawa, outscoring the Senators 11-5 These teams played a 4-2 game won by Winnipeg when they met earlier this season in Winnipeg, and this total is too low. Back the red-hot visitors in a high-scoring affair. Take the Jets on the moneyline, and bet Winnipeg/Ottawa OVER the total.