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Winnipeg at Ottawa

January 3, 2026
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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.

1.5 units on Winnipeg +110 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.15)
Result:
LOSS
2 units on Game Total OVER 5.5 -117 (risk 2 to return 3.71)
Result:
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