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NHL SPEC 2026-01-09 · Evening Edition WIN

Kings vs. Jets

Jets (+1.5)
46%
Entry Price
$290K
Volume
8:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.53u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Our elite defensive metrics rank the Jets 1st in GSAx and 3rd in HDCA/60, providing a massive 0.675 probability to cover against a Kings squad currently decimated by the loss of Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore, Joel Armia, and Corey Perry. While Winnipeg is desperate to break an 11-game slide, Los Angeles is forced to rely on emergency AHL call-ups for offensive production, making the +1.5 puck line a premier value play against a short-handed opponent.
Key Data
Win Probability: 0.675, GSAx Rank: 1st, HDCA/60 Rank: 3rd

OUTCOME

Jets 4 - Kings 2
Winnipeg's top line dominated possession, recording two goals through quick cross-crease passes that the Kings' defense failed to track. Winnipeg's ability to win 60% of their puck battles in the corners led to sustained offensive pressure.

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