Jets vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 17

The Winnipeg Jets (28-28-10), coming off a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, host the Nashville Predators (29-28-9) at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators lost to the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in their last game.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.

During the past 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has given up 28 (they have a 3-5-2 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (21.4% success rate).

Jets vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Jets 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Jets (-130)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets are 5-10-15 in overtime games on their way to a 28-28-10 overall record.
• In the 30 games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-11-8 record (good for 30 points).
• In the 12 games this season the Jets scored just one goal, they've finished 0-10-2 (two points).
• Winnipeg has finished 2-4-2 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering six points).
• The Jets are 26-9-6 in the 41 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 58 points).
• In the 22 games when Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 11-8-3 to record 25 points.
• When it has outshot opponents, Winnipeg is 9-13-2 (20 points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 19-15-7 to register 45 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators (29-28-9 overall) have posted a record of 7-9-16 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• Nashville has earned 34 points (13-5-8) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Predators registered just one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
• Nashville has 16 points (5-13-6) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Predators have scored at least three goals 32 times, earning 49 points from those matchups (23-6-3).
• This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 29 games and picked up 29 points with a record of 13-13-3.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 11-11-3 (25 points).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Predators went 16-17-6 in those contests (38 points).

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Jets vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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