Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers predictions, Jan 08, 2026

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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.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-06T18:52:02+00:00.

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
	2.93	4.67	2.1
	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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