Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets NHL Predictions
2026-01-08 • Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets 3 - 4 Edmonton Oilers
🚨 Upset Loss (50% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WPG: 50.2%
EDM: 49.8%
Expected Goals
WPG: 3.10
EDM: 3.27
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 44% • WPG at home vs EDM: 0-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | WPG 3 - 4 EDM | EDM | WPG |
| 2025-12-29 | WPG 1 - 3 EDM | EDM | WPG |
| 2025-12-06 | EDM 6 - 2 WPG | EDM | EDM |
| 2025-04-13 | WPG 1 - 4 EDM | EDM | EDM |
| 2025-03-20 | EDM 3 - 4 WPG | WPG | EDM |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WPG | 17 | 0 | 1.16 |
| 1 | EDM | 10 | 0 | 0.79 |
| 2 | WPG | 10 | 0 | 0.48 |
| 2 | EDM | 17 | 1 | 1.43 |
| 3 | WPG | 4 | 0 | 0.32 |
| 3 | EDM | 15 | 0 | 0.70 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets 3 - 4 Edmonton Oilers
Expected: 3.1 - 3.3
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