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Golden Knights vs. Jets Prediction: Winnipeg Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [12/12/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets matchup.
The Winnipeg Jets will face the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Jets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Vegas-Winnipeg game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Jets with a win probability of 53% and the Golden Knights with 47%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Golden Knights vs. Jets predictions page.
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Golden Knights vs. Jets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Jets and Golden Knights at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Golden Knights vs. Jets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vegas vs. Winnipeg picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Golden Knights vs. Jets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Golden Knights and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Jets a 53% chance of beating the Golden Knights.
According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Jets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-245) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +106 | -120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Jets Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Golden Knights vs. Jets matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Golden Knights vs. Jets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Jets?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 39.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 5.8% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 5.0% |
| William Karlsson | 4.9% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.0% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.6% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 7.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 29.5% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 28.5% |
| William Karlsson | 26.8% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 39.6% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 38.2% |
| Mark Scheifele | 35.4% |
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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