The Oilers will play the Jets on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Edmonton Oilers currently have a 91.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Winnipeg Jets heading into this matchup with a 85.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Edmonton Oilers - The Edmonton Oilers have a 10-11-3 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Edmonton Oilers now rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Winnipeg Jets - The Winnipeg Jets start this game with a 8-8-3 record as a home team. That puts them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers rank 5th (145) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Winnipeg Jets, currently rank 17th (118) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Edmonton Oilers rank 4th (145) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Winnipeg Jets, they've given up 130 goals this season, ranking them 12th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Edmonton Oilers have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Winnipeg Jets owning a 1-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Edmonton Oilers have a 21-16-6 record and the Winnipeg Jets hold a 15-21-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Edmonton Oilers face the Winnipeg Jets...in a crucial showdown on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. The Oilers stand at 21-16-6, with a 0.488 win percentage...while the Jets lag behind at 15-21-5, with a 0.366 win percentage.
The 2025-26 NHL season is in full swing...and team performance trends are starting to take shape. As the game approaches, make sure to review each team's stats...and standing to get a better understanding of their current form.
For those looking to add some excitement to the game...be sure to check out the game and player prop bets below. Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...to add an extra layer of thrill to the matchup.
If you're new to hockey betting...learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com before placing your wagers. The stage is set for an epic battle between these two rivals...so don't miss out on the action!
Best Oilers at Jets Odds
| Underdog Winnipeg Jets | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Winnipeg Jets | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Edmonton Oilers are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Winnipeg Jets are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Edmonton Oilers are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Winnipeg Jets are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Oilers
Jets
1/08/26 8:08pm EST | -115-105 |
- Winnipeg Jets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Winnipeg Jets is 51.22%.
- Edmonton Oilers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Edmonton Oilers is 53.49%.
Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Oilers
Jets
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Oilers
Total Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Jets
Total Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | 3 o -1153 u -120Bet |
Connor McDavid
To Score 3 Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kyle Connor
To Score 3 Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Leon Draisaitl
To Score 3 Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Mark Scheifele
To Score 3 Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Zach Hyman
To Score 3 Goals
EDM at WPG 1/08/26 8:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | 58 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 0.483 | 64 | 28 | 198 | 194 | +4.0 | 15-10-4 | 13-12-4 | 0-3 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 56 | 22 | 26 | 8 | 0.393 | 52 | 21 | 160 | 175 | -15.0 | 12-11-5 | 10-15-3 | 1-2 | 3-4-3 | L1 |
Edmonton Oilers & Winnipeg Jets Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Oilers | +1100 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Jets | +40000 Bet |
Edmonton Oilers & Winnipeg Jets Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 8:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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