By: Kim Smith Published 01/27/2026, 06:50 AM ET 
The Winnipeg Jets travel to Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. This interconference matchup will be televised on ESPN+ and MSGSN and features two teams trying to stabilize their playoff positioning as the season moves toward the stretch run. New Jersey enters as a modest home favorite with the Devils listed at -125 on the moneyline, while Winnipeg is priced at +105. The total is set at 5.5 goals with the over at -130 and the under at +105, and the puck line lists Winnipeg +1.5 (-238) against New Jersey -1.5 (+195). For more daily betting insight across the NHL slate, be sure to check out our free NHL picks.
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Terms & Conditions Winnipeg Jets: Road Struggles Continue to Define the Season
Winnipeg comes into this matchup with a 20-24-7 overall record and has had significant difficulty away from home, posting an 8-14-2 road mark. The Jets have found it challenging to maintain consistency, particularly against teams that control possession. Over their last five games, Winnipeg has recently lost to Detroit, Florida, Chicago, and Toronto, while also recently winning over St. Louis in a bounce-back home effort. That stretch reflects a team struggling to generate momentum and close out tight games.
From a statistical standpoint, Winnipeg averages 2.90 goals per game while allowing 3.06, putting steady pressure on their offense to keep pace. The Jets generate just 26.2 shots per game and allow nearly 28 shots against, often spending extended time defending in their own zone. While their power play has been respectable at 19.9 percent, inconsistency at even strength has limited their ability to capitalize on special teams success.
One area where Winnipeg has shown resilience is penalty killing. The Jets boast a 79.5 percent penalty kill and have not allowed a shorthanded goal against, while also scoring five short-handed goals of their own. That aggressive approach can swing momentum, but it has not been enough to overcome defensive lapses at five-on-five. Unless Winnipeg tightens coverage in front of the net, road games like this one will continue to be uphill battles.
New Jersey Devils: Defensive Discipline at Home
New Jersey enters the contest with a 27-23-2 overall record and has been solid, though not dominant, at home with a 12-9-2 mark at Prudential Center. The Devils have played some of their best hockey on the road recently, having won over Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, while also recently losing to Seattle and Carolina. That road-heavy stretch makes this home game an important opportunity to regain rhythm.
Offensively, New Jersey averages 2.60 goals per game, which mirrors Winnipeg’s output, but the Devils generate far more pressure with 29.5 shots per game. Their puck movement and offensive zone time have helped fuel a power play converting at 22.3 percent, a clear edge in this matchup. While New Jersey allows 3.06 goals per game, their defensive structure is stronger at home, where they tend to limit second-chance opportunities.
A key strength for the Devils is balance and discipline. They average fewer penalty minutes than Winnipeg and rely on structured five-on-five play rather than high-risk transitions. Defensively, New Jersey’s penalty kill sits at 78.9 percent and, like Winnipeg, they have not allowed a shorthanded goal against. That stability gives the Devils an advantage in tight, low-scoring games where mistakes are magnified.
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils PickWinnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Pick Pick: New Jersey Devils -125 (Moneyline)
New Jersey’s home-ice advantage and superior puck possession give them the edge in this matchup. Winnipeg’s road struggles and difficulty sustaining offensive pressure make it hard to trust them in a game where margins are likely to be slim. The Devils’ ability to generate shots and capitalize on special teams should be enough to secure a regulation or overtime win at home.
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Total Pick
I’m backing the under in this game because both teams average fewer than three goals per game and rely heavily on structure rather than pace. Winnipeg will likely play conservatively on the road, and New Jersey is comfortable grinding out wins when leading. With both penalty kills limiting damage and limited transition chances expected, this game profiles as a lower-scoring affair.
Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils 3, Winnipeg Jets 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.
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