The Jets will play the Red Wings on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 6:38 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 Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. 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 Winnipeg Jets currently have a 87.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Detroit Red Wings heading into this matchup with a 92.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Winnipeg Jets - The Winnipeg Jets have a 7-10-2 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Winnipeg Jets now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings start this game with a 13-7-1 record as a home team. That puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Winnipeg Jets rank 17th (107) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Detroit Red Wings, currently rank 8th (125) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Winnipeg Jets rank 14th (114) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Detroit Red Wings, they've given up 129 goals this season, ranking them 5th 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 Winnipeg Jets have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Winnipeg Jets have a 15-18-4 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 23-14-3 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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The Jets have...a 0.405 win percentage...with 34 points...while the Red Wings...stand at 0.575...with 49 points...
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Best Jets at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog Detroit Red Wings | Favorite Winnipeg Jets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Red Wings | Favorite Winnipeg Jets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Winnipeg Jets are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Red Wings are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Winnipeg Jets are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Red Wings are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Jets
Red Wings
12/31/25 6:38pm EST | -120+100 |
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 50%.
- Winnipeg Jets bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Winnipeg Jets is 54.55%.
Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Jets
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | 3 o -1023 u -135Bet |
Jets
Total Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Alex DeBrincat
To Score 3 Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Kyle Connor
To Score 3 Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Lucas Raymond
To Score 3 Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Mark Scheifele
To Score 3 Goals
WPG at DET 12/31/25 6:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Detroit Red Wings | 41 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 0.585 | 51 | 22 | 127 | 130 | -3.0 | 14-7-1 | 10-7-2 | 2-2 | 7-3-0 | W2 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 38 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 0.395 | 34 | 14 | 108 | 116 | -8.0 | 8-8-2 | 7-11-2 | 1-1 | 1-6-3 | L2 |
Winnipeg Jets & Detroit Red Wings 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.
Winnipeg Jets Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Jets | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +6000 Bet |
Winnipeg Jets & Detroit Red Wings 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 Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings 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 Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 6:38 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 Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings 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.
Other December 31, 2025 NHL Games
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- Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks - 12/31/25 4:08pm EST
- New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets - 12/31/25 7:08pm EST
- Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars - 12/31/25 8:08pm EST
- St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche - 12/31/25 9:08pm EST
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