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Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes: A matchup between two of the best defenses in the NHL
The Winnipeg Jets are visiting the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at PNC Center.
The Jets are the best defensive team in the league
The Winnipeg Jets are third in the Western Conference with a 37-16-5 record. After winning four consecutive games, the Jets lost 4-1 to the Dallas Stars in their last game. The Jets lead the league, allowing 2.38 goals per game and having a 92.4% save percentage. Offensively, the Jets are 17th in the league, scoring 3.05 goals per game. Mark Sciefiele leads the Jets with 52 points so far in the season.
The Hurricanes have won the last two games
The Carolina Hurricanes are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 36-18-6 record. They have won six of the last eight games and are coming off a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Carolina is sixth in the league, allowing 2.72 goals per game, and is ranked 12th, scoring 3.28 goals per game. Sebastian Aho is the best player on the team, with 62 points so far in the season.
Betting Trends
These two teams have played under the total goal line in 8 of the last 10 games played in Carolina. The Hurricanes have played under in their last five games overall and in 4 of the last 6 games played in March. The Jets have played under the total goal line in 11 of the last 14 road games.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are just one step behind the top teams in the conference, and it looks like they have everything needed to be competitive against any team in a playoff series. The Jets are the best defensive team in the league, while the Hurricanes are sixth. The first game this season finished 2-1 for the Jets, and we will watch a similar one today. Even though the total goal line is set a little lower than usual at 5.5, there will be very limited scoring, and it is safe to bet under the given goal line.
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