Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Winnipeg Jets on January 29, 2026, at the Tampa Bay Lightning’s home arena.

Both teams have had contrasting recent form, with the Lightning winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, while the Jets have only managed to secure victory in 1 of their last 5 games. This stark contrast in form is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Lightning being deemed as favorites with odds of 1.77 for a home win.

The Lightning’s recent success can be attributed to their strong offensive play and solid defense, while the Jets have struggled to find consistency on both ends of the ice. However, hockey is a game of momentum and anything can happen on the ice.

With a 52.1% probability of a home win, 22.1% chance of a draw, and 25.6% possibility of an away win according to our model, this matchup promises to be an exciting and unpredictable game that could go either way. Fans can expect a thrilling and competitive contest between these two talented teams.

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Tampa Bay
53.1%		 Draw
21.5%		 Winnipeg
25.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 12.03% Winnipeg Jets: 0.56%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.84 4.52 3.77
Pinnacle 1.77 4.37 3.77

Latest Results

26.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Utah Mammoth – 2:0
24.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 8:5
23.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:2 penalties
20.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – San Jose Sharks – 4:1
18.01.26 Dallas Stars – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:4		 24.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Detroit Red Wings – 1:5
22.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Florida Panthers – 1:2 penalties
20.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – St. Louis Blues – 3:1
19.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Winnipeg Jets – 2:0
17.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:4 OT

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 1.
  • Tampa Bay is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Winnipeg is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Winnipeg may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Winnipeg has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Tampa Bay is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Tampa Bay will win today’s game, with odds of 1.81.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 74:70. (average 3.7:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tampa Bay won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 38:33. (average 3.8:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.11.24 Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets – 4:1
    03.11.24 Winnipeg Jets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 7:4
    02.01.24 Winnipeg Jets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:2
    22.11.23 Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets – 2:3 OT
    12.03.23 Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets – 2:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 50 32 3 9 6 198:122 79
    2 Minnesota Wild 53 19 10 10 14 171:154 68
    3 Dallas Stars 52 25 4 9 14 172:144 67
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 51 18 7 12 14 171:161 62
    5 Edmonton Oilers 54 21 6 8 19 186:175 62
    6 Anaheim Ducks 53 16 12 3 22 177:188 59
    7 Utah Mammoth 52 20 7 4 21 163:143 58
    8 San Jose Sharks 50 15 11 3 21 156:174 55
    9 Los Angeles Kings 50 13 8 13 16 134:143 55
    10 Seattle Kraken 51 17 6 9 19 143:154 55
    11 Nashville Predators 51 17 7 4 23 148:174 52
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 52 16 5 8 23 141:164 50
    13 Calgary Flames 52 17 4 6 25 132:156 48
    14 Winnipeg Jets 51 18 2 7 24 149:158 47
    15 St. Louis Blues 52 18 1 9 24 127:179 47
    16 Vancouver Canucks 52 11 6 5 30 139:191 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 51 26 7 4 14 179:130 70
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 52 23 9 5 15 180:150 69
    3 Detroit Red Wings 53 22 10 5 16 167:159 69
    4 Buffalo Sabres 51 23 6 5 17 172:155 63
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 51 22 4 11 14 169:152 63
    6 Montreal Canadiens 52 18 10 7 17 177:175 63
    7 Boston Bruins 53 23 7 3 20 177:166 63
    8 New York Islanders 52 19 9 5 19 150:146 61
    9 Florida Panthers 51 23 5 3 20 157:165 59
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 51 17 7 9 18 154:162 57
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 52 17 7 9 19 170:176 57
    12 Washington Capitals 53 22 3 7 21 170:159 57
    13 New Jersey Devils 52 18 9 2 23 138:159 56
    14 Columbus Blue Jackets 51 15 9 7 20 158:169 55
    15 Ottawa Senators 52 19 5 7 21 174:174 55
    16 New York Rangers 53 14 8 6 25 143:165 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (22.55%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.75 (12.03%)

    3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7.35 (11.04%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.63 (9.41%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.38 (7.82%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 12.63 (6.43%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.25 (4.71%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 20.5 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30.5 (2.66%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 39.25 (2.07%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 42 (1.93%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 52 (1.56%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 52 (1.56%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 57.5 (1.41%)

    15. Utah Mammoth: 57.5 (1.41%)

    16. New Jersey Devils: 62.5 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 70 (1.16%)

    18. New York Islanders: 77 (1.05%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 79.5 (1.02%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 91 (0.89%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 133 (0.61%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 145.5 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 158 (0.51%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.46%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.46%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 261 (0.31%)

    27. New York Rangers: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 311 (0.26%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 476 (0.17%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 526 (0.15%)

    31. St. Louis Blues: 551 (0.15%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 826 (0.1%)

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