Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks - NHL

Prediction published on 12/31/25, 2:57 PM  by Edgar Jibran in NHL Picks

Next Wednesday night will be an exceptional matchup for the Detroit Red Wings, as they will host a particularly challenging game against the Winnipeg Jets at 05:30 pm CST. For the referred game, the Red Wings were made slight favorites by the bookies’ odds, a fact that makes sense when looking at that they were able to win four of their last five games.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that the Detroit Red Wings have found the way to sit back in the second spot in the Eastern Conference despite not collecting the best results in December, but finding defensive consistency was enough for them to win three of their last four games in overtime. In this regard, even though some people find those victories as not well-deserved, the reality is that defeating teams like the Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs is very plausible.

Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets have a six-game losing streak, which has taken them to the last spot in the Western Conference’s standings. Taking this into account, the Jets need significant improvement in the second half of the regular season to keep their qualifying chances for the playoffs alive, so these kinds of games are those in which they are expected to show a more effective offense.