Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, March 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Winnipeg Jets face the Pittsburgh Penguins with both teams looking to improve in the playoff race. The Jets are 28-29-11 and are only five points out of a wild card spot but they’ve only won five of their last 10 games. The Penguins are 34-18-16 and are in second place in the Metropolitan Division but they’ve only won four of their last 10 games. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Jets vs Penguins prediction!
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Winnipeg’s offense has struggled
The Jets are having a rough season with their offense letting them down and scoring only 2.81 goals per game. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have scored 62 goals and 99 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six skaters have 10 goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has also been a letdown, allowing 3.07 goals per game. Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have combined for 8.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and easily find open shots on the net. The hope is that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck improves as he’s allowed 15 goals in his last four starts.
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Key injury report for Jets
- Neal Pionk is on injured reserve.
Penguins are led by a great offense
The Penguins are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.44 goals per game with 16 goals in the last three games. Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Anthony Mantha have combined for 80 goals and 88 assists while defenseman Erik Karlsson has added nine goals and 43 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has carried the Penguins but the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.94 goals per game. Ryan Shea and Erik Karlsson have combined for 9.0 defensive point shares while Parker Wotherspoon and Kris Letang have combined for 6.5 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Arturs Silovs looks to build off a start where he allowed only two goals.
Key injury report for Penguins
- Samuel Girard is day-to-day.
Jets vs Penguins Pick
Money Line Pick For Jets vs Penguins
- Penguins (-160) (4 units)
The Jets are looking to make a playoff push but the Penguins are having a great season, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Penguins, who average 3.44 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Sidney Crosby, Anthony Mantha, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Penguins, who allow only 2.94 goals per game, should limit the Jets offense with Erik Karlsson, Ryan Shea, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Arturs Silovs to make plenty of big saves.
Take the Penguins money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Jets vs Penguins
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Penguins are led by their offense, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Jets should create plenty of scoring chances with Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Penguins, who have scored 16 goals in their last three games, should run up the score with Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, Anthony Mantha, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Erik Karlsson picks apart the Jets defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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