The Winnipeg Jets visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET, with Anaheim priced as the home favorite and a total of 6.5 goals.
Anaheim enters at 31-23-3 and has been one of the steadier home teams in the Western Conference, while Winnipeg (23-26-8) is trying to climb back into the Wild Card picture after a slow first half.
The first meeting went Anaheim’s way (a 4-1 Ducks win on November 9, 2025), making this the Jets’ first chance to level the season series.
Odds & Game Info
These are the listed odds for Jets vs. Ducks.
| Game Info | Spread (Puck Line) | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2026 (10:10 PM ET) Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) | Anaheim -1.5 (+186) Winnipeg +1.5 (-240) | Anaheim -128 Winnipeg +106 | Over 6.5 (+108) Under 6.5 (-130) |
Odds as of 9:32 AM ET on Feb 27, 2026.
Team Snapshot
For NHL, ORtg = goals scored per game, DRtg = goals allowed per game, Pace = shots per game.
| Team | Record | Last 10 | ATS | O/U | ORtg | DRtg | Pace | Key Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 23-26-8 | 4-4-2 | Not available | Not available | 2.84 | 3.07 | 26.32 | Josh Morrissey (upper body), Neal Pionk (undisclosed), Nino Niederreiter (undisclosed) |
| Anaheim Ducks | 31-23-3 | 8-2-0 | Not available | Not available | 3.25 | 3.51 | 30.11 | Petr Mrazek (hip, out), Frank Vatrano (shoulder), Mikael Granlund (upper body) |
This table summarizes the matchup-relevant team rates referenced below.
| Team | GF/GP | GA/GP | Shots For/GP | Shots Against/GP | Power Play % | Penalty Kill % | Team Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | 2.84 | 3.07 | 26.32 | 27.95 | 18.8% | 79.2% | .890 |
| Anaheim | 3.25 | 3.51 | 30.11 | 28.81 | 17.9% | 77.8% | .878 |
Recent Form
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 4-4-2 in its last 10, and the profile remains fairly defense-first by today’s standards: 2.84 goals scored per game with a 26.32 shots per game rate is a difficult way to consistently separate on the scoreboard. If the Jets are going to win on the road in this price range, it usually comes from limiting second chances and keeping games out of track-meet territory.
The schedule spot is reasonable. Winnipeg last played Wednesday (Feb. 25) in Vancouver and then traveled to Anaheim, so there is rest, but it is still a road leg and a change of opponent style. The bigger swing factor is availability on the back end: Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk are significant minutes in all situations, and that matters against an Anaheim team that can stack scoring threats across multiple lines.
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim has been the hotter side (8-2-0 in the last 10), even though the season-long defensive results are still shaky at 3.51 goals allowed per game and a .878 team save percentage. The Ducks’ path is clearer than Winnipeg’s: they generate more volume (30.11 shots per game) and they can win higher-event games at home when their finishing is on.
This is also a strong home setup. Anaheim is 18-8-1 at Honda Center, and it comes on one day of rest after a Wednesday home game (Feb. 25). If there’s a concern, it’s that the Ducks can give opponents clean looks when coverage breaks down, and Winnipeg’s top-end shooters can convert if Anaheim takes undisciplined penalties or loses the slot.
Matchup Keys
- Shot volume gap: Anaheim averages 30.11 shots per game vs. Winnipeg at 26.32. Over 60 minutes, that difference can tilt territory, especially if the game is mostly 5-on-5.
- Defensive baseline: Winnipeg allows 3.07 goals per game compared to Anaheim at 3.51, giving the Jets a cleaner defensive starting point if the goaltending is stable.
- Special teams are close, not decisive: Winnipeg PP 18.8% vs. Anaheim PP 17.9%, Winnipeg PK 79.2% vs. Anaheim PK 77.8%. The edge is more about which team stays out of the box than a large efficiency mismatch.
- Goaltending status is the swing factor: The listed goalie matchup is Connor Hellebuyck vs. Lukas Dostal, but starters should be treated as unconfirmed until teams formally announce. Hellebuyck’s availability matters more to the total and puck line than to the moneyline alone.
- Injuries stress Winnipeg’s blue line: If Morrissey and Pionk remain out, Winnipeg’s ability to exit cleanly and defend Anaheim’s rush game can slip, and that tends to show up in sustained-zone time and penalties taken.
Betting Trends
- Anaheim is 18-8-1 at home this season.
- Winnipeg is below .500 on the road (11-15-3).
- Anaheim is 8-2-0 in its last 10 games.
- Winnipeg is 4-4-2 in its last 10 games.
- Anaheim averages 3.25 goals per game, but also allows 3.51 goals per game, a profile that keeps 6.5 in play if the game opens up early.
- Winnipeg averages 26.32 shots per game, a low-volume offensive approach that can make it harder to come back if trailing by multiple goals.
- The first meeting this season was a 4-1 Anaheim win (Nov. 9, 2025), with Anaheim doing damage on special teams.
- Winnipeg’s team save percentage (.890) is higher than Anaheim’s (.878), which is one reason the Jets can stay competitive even when they lose the shot-count battle.
Best Bet
Pick: Anaheim Ducks moneyline (-128)
Anaheim’s home results (18-8-1) and current form (8-2-0 last 10) support the market making them a moderate favorite in this spot, especially with Winnipeg traveling and carrying key injuries on defense. The Jets’ lower shot volume (26.32 per game) creates a narrower margin for error if they fall behind, and Anaheim’s ability to generate attempts tends to force extended defensive shifts. If Hellebuyck is confirmed in net and looks fully available, it lowers Anaheim’s scoring expectation, but it does not remove the Ducks’ home-ice edge and broader depth advantage.
Predicted Score
Ducks 4, Jets 3
21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.