Winnipeg Jets (28-29-11) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-16) March 21, 2026 1:00 pm EDT The Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -162 / Winnipeg Jets 136; Over/Under: 6.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Saturday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a Penguins vs. Jets Prediction. This article will include a Penguins vs. Jets Pick.
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Predators and Bruins and play the Rangers next. The Jets have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 18 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 31 goals, Kyle Connor has 47 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 78.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 130 goals on 1,268 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 58 goals on 554 shots.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Avs and lost to the Hurricanes and play the Canes next. The Penguins have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring 25.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 28 goals, Erik Karlsson has 43 assists, and Bryan Rust has 158 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 84.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 90 goals on 849 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 36 goals on 396 shots.
The Jets have won four straight games against the Penguins, but they’ve had issues on the road this season and their playoff chances are fading with each loss. the Jets have also had issues on the road all season. The Penguins are getitng healthier and they’re at home with the early start time. These spots usually benefit the home team. The Penguins need to take advantage of spots like this as they close in on a potential playoff spot. Give me the Penguins and the somewhat reasonable price.