The Devils can beat anyone but are still without top forwards Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes and their goaltending is a problem of late. The Jets are pretty healthy and should have the upper hand in net in Connor Hellebuyck. Winnipeg has dominated the series in recent years.

New Jersey's road games have averaged 7.3 goals/game, and Winnipeg at home is seeing 7.0 goals scored per contest, opening the door for scoring on both sides. The Devils have seen their game total hit 7+ goals in 10 of 13 games this season, and the Jets have hit this number in four of their last five. Five of the past eight between these clubs has gone over, so we'll go back to the well on another similar outcome tonight.

New Jersey may look the part on paper, but oddsmakers have yet to properly account for the key absences of Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier up the middle. The lack of depth there has been problematic when it comes to creating chances each of the past two games, not allowing players like Tyler Toffoli, Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt to flourish. Winnipeg plays a heavy checking game and should be able to win the puck battles along the wall. The key for the Jets will be staying out of the penalty box and preventing the Devils' league-leading power play from getting too many opportunities.