Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Prediction for Friday October 9, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks will be on the road Friday night for an 8 PM matchup in Winnipeg, Manitoba, against the Winnipeg Jets inside Canada Life Centre. Coverage will be available on ESPN+. Anaheim comes into this game with a 2-1 record after suffering its first loss of the season, falling 5-2 against Edmonton last time out. The Ducks opened the year with consecutive victories and will look to get back on track Friday night. Winnipeg has started the season strong, posting a 3-0-1 record through its first four games. The Jets have won three straight, including a 3-2 victory against Colorado on Wednesday night. Winnipeg is a -120 favorite on the moneyline, while Anaheim comes in at +100, with the total set at 6.5 goals. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.
Anaheim goes for 2nd road win of the year
The Anaheim Ducks offense has been mediocre this season, averaging exactly 3 goals and 23.7 shots per game this season. Defensively, Anaheim has had their issues, giving up 3.33 goals on 26.7 shots per game and giving up five goals in their lone loss of the year. Leo Carlsson leads the Anaheim offense this season with 7 points and 6 assists. Beckett Sennecke and Cutter Gauthier are both tied for second on the roster with four points apiece, while Sennecke leads the team with three goals this season. Mikael Granlund and Jackson LaCombe have chipped in as well with three points apiece.
Beckett Sennecke provided all the spark for the Anaheim offense in their last outing, scoring both goals in the game. Leo Carlson chipped in heavily with two assists in just over 23.5 minutes on the ice. Mikael Granlund and Jackson LaCombe Both chipped in one assist each.
Key Injury Report for Anaheim:
- Drewe Hellion (IR) - Oct 10
- Troy Terry (IR-LT) - Nov 21
- Ian Moore (IR) - Oct 16
Winnipeg tries to stay perfect
The Winnipeg Jets offense has averaged three goals on 28.3 shots per game this season. Defensively, Winnipeg has been stout, allowing 2.5 goals on 33 shots per game overall. Kyle Connor is leading the Winnipeg offense this season with 7 points, and he has boasted a team-high five goals. Cole Perfetti is second on the roster with 6 points this season, along with a team-leading 3 assists. Adam Lowry and Josh Morrissey have both chipped in with three points apiece.
Kyle Connor carried the Winnipeg offense in their last victory with two goals on four shots in just under 20 minutes of game time. Cole Perfetti chipped in as well with one goal in the game. Mark Scheifele and Dylan Samberg both added to the Winnipeg offense with two assists each.
Key Injury Report for Winnipeg:
- Josh Morrissey (Day-To-DAy) - Oct 9
- Connor Hellbuyck (IR-NR) - Oct 17
- Garrett Brown (IR-NR) - Oct 9
- Walker Duehr (IR-NR) - Oct 17
- Elias Salomonsson (IR-NR) - Oct 15
Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Prediction
Pick: Winnipeg Jets -120
Winnipeg should be able to take care of business Friday when Anaheim visits. The Jets have an experienced roster and the advantage of playing at home against a Ducks team that continues to develop its younger players. Anaheim has enough offensive talent to make things interesting, but the Ducks could have trouble consistently creating quality scoring chances against Winnipeg. The Jets have the ability to put pressure on Anaheim throughout the game, and strong goaltending could make things even more difficult for the visitors. Winnipeg should have the advantage on both ends of the ice and will look to establish control early. Expect the Jets to do enough to secure the victory at home.
Pick: Under 6.5 (-118)
Anaheim could have a difficult time putting goals on the board against Winnipeg on Friday. The Jets have the ability to limit scoring opportunities, especially when their goaltending is playing well. The Ducks have some talented young players, but generating consistent offense against Winnipeg could be a challenge. The Jets should be able to control stretches of this game without having to score a large number of goals themselves. Anaheim will need to avoid mistakes and keep Winnipeg from getting too many quality chances around the net. If the Jets play well defensively, this matchup could stay relatively low-scoring. Look for the final score to remain below the posted total.