Winnipeg vs. Utah Daily Free Play – Jan 24 2025

The Utah Hockey Club and Winnipeg Jets meet again for the third time this season on Friday, January 24 at 8:00 PM ET at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Jets are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (+120 at MyBookie).

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Hockey Club have been under .500 over their last 10 games and need to find consistency. Just a few nights ago, they defeated the Jets in a 5-2 performance.

This matchup started out a little slow, as it was not until the second period before goals were scored. However, the Hockey Club went up 2-0 and had a ton of confidence heading into the third period.

Barrett Hayton stood out with a goal and two assists, making him an integral contributor to this offense. The biggest lead of the game was when Matias Maccelli scored his goal midway through the third period and went up 4-0.

The Hockey Club have been hovering near 2.87 goals and 27.4 shot attempts per matchup. Their defense has been showing mixed results this season, as they are allowing opponents to put up about 2.98 goals and 28.5 shots a game. This spread is concerning if they aim to become a better team.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Jets have hit .500 in their last 10 games, where they have shown good wins but tough losses that were decided by a goal. They recently overcame the Colorado Avalanche in a 3-2 overtime victory, snapping a two-game losing skid.

It did not take long for the Jets to get on top, as Neal Pionk scored the game-winning goal in just 17 seconds into overtime. Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi also added goals to push along the offense.

Connor Hellebuyck had a great save percentage of .926 with 25 saves. Offensively the Jets fired off 25 shots and had 15 hits. They also had a faceoff percentage at 51.0.

The Jets average 3.42 goals and are taking 28.4 shots a game. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 2.45 goals on 28.3 shot attempts. This spread is much more appealing than what the Hockey Club is averaging.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Utah Hockey Club vs. Winnipeg Jets betting odds, which show the Jets as 1.5-puck line favorites. With this series even, it could arguably go either way since both matchups so far have been volatile.

The Jets won the first meeting back in November 3-0, but the Hockey Club evened the series with their recent win the other night in a 5-2 performance. If the Hockey Club can work some of that magic again, they have a great opportunity at covering the spread.

Final Pick: Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-140)