Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Winnipeg Jets will face off against the Edmonton Oilers on January 8, 2026, at the home arena of the Jets. The Jets have struggled in their recent form, failing to secure a victory in any of their last five matches. On the other hand, the Oilers have managed to win two of their last five games, showcasing a slightly better performance leading up to this encounter.

Interestingly, bookmakers have given the Oilers the edge with odds of 2.02 for an away win compared to the Jets’ odds of 2.92 at home. Our model predicts a 49.8% probability of an away win for the Oilers, 30.4% chance of a home win for the Jets, and a 19.5% possibility of a draw.

Tactically, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses that will come into play during the game. It will be a closely contested match with both sides hungry for a much-needed victory. As such, the outcome of this game is far from certain, and fans can expect an exciting showdown between these two competitive teams.

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Winnipeg
32.7%		 Draw
20.8%		 Edmonton
46.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Edmonton Oilers: 7.46% Winnipeg Jets: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.93 4.67 2.1
Pinnacle 2.92 4.55 2.02

Latest Results

03.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Winnipeg Jets – 4:2
01.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Winnipeg Jets – 6:5
31.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Winnipeg Jets – 2:1
29.12.25 Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers – 1:3
27.12.25 Winnipeg Jets – Minnesota Wild – 3:4 OT		 03.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Philadelphia Flyers – 2:5
31.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Boston Bruins – 2:6
29.12.25 Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers – 1:3
27.12.25 Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers – 3:2
23.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Calgary Flames – 5:1

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 16 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Winnipeg won 0.
  • Winnipeg has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Edmonton‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Winnipeg may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Edmonton is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Winnipeg won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 54:60. (average 2.7:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Winnipeg won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:30. (average 3:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.12.25 Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers – 1:3
    06.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets – 6:2
    26.09.25 Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets – 4:0
    23.09.25 Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers – 2:3
    13.04.25 Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers – 1:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 41 28 3 7 3 165:93 69
    2 Dallas Stars 42 21 4 8 9 146:117 58
    3 Minnesota Wild 44 18 7 8 11 140:119 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 40 13 4 12 11 124:126 46
    5 Edmonton Oilers 42 15 5 6 16 139:143 46
    6 Seattle Kraken 40 13 6 7 14 108:116 45
    7 Los Angeles Kings 41 12 6 9 14 111:113 45
    8 Anaheim Ducks 42 13 8 3 18 143:153 45
    9 San Jose Sharks 41 11 9 3 18 127:146 43
    10 Utah Mammoth 43 14 6 3 20 130:124 43
    11 Nashville Predators 41 14 5 4 18 118:136 42
    12 St. Louis Blues 43 17 0 8 18 107:146 42
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 42 13 4 7 18 118:134 41
    14 Calgary Flames 42 14 4 4 20 112:126 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 41 10 6 5 20 117:143 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 40 13 2 4 21 115:126 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 44 18 7 4 15 136:141 54
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 41 20 5 3 13 142:110 53
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 42 16 9 3 14 141:128 53
    4 Montreal Canadiens 42 14 9 6 13 141:141 52
    5 New York Islanders 42 15 8 4 15 120:120 50
    6 Washington Capitals 43 20 2 6 15 142:125 50
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 40 14 7 7 12 124:116 49
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    9 Florida Panthers 41 19 3 3 16 129:130 47
    10 Buffalo Sabres 40 15 6 4 15 125:126 46
    11 Boston Bruins 42 15 7 2 18 133:136 46
    12 New Jersey Devils 42 15 7 2 18 114:124 46
    13 New York Rangers 44 13 7 6 18 116:120 46
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 41 15 4 7 15 137:138 45
    15 Ottawa Senators 41 15 5 5 16 136:134 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 41 11 7 7 16 127:137 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.88%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.21%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.82%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.46%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.47%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.21%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.65%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.53%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)

    15. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.35%)

    17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

    23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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