Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview
Planning on watching today’s Blackhawks and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Jets are the favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks. Check out BetCoco for Winnipeg Jets – Chicago Blackhawks odds
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Jets have the leg up at 3-0. The Jets also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 5 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Chicago has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three home games, Winnipeg has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Chicago has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Blackhawks currently hold an overall record of 7-14-0 and have been the betting underdog in all of their games. On the road this season, they have a 4-8-0 record, while they are 3-6-0 in their games at home.
When looking at their offense, the Blackhawks have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 30th in the league. Chicago’s offense comes into the game ranked 30th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Arvid Söderblom has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 2-7, and his save percentage is 88.2%.
As they prepare to face Chicago, the Jets currently possess a 12-8-2 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 10-2-1, while as underdogs, it is 2-6-1. On the road, they have gone 6-3-1 this season and are 6-5-1 at home.
The Jets come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 12th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 15th in the league. This season, the Jets are 6-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 6-2 record.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 17 games this season. His current record stands at 10-6, and his save percentage is 91.1%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Tips
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+225)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Vladislav Namestnikov – Lower Body – Out
- Rasmus Kupari – Shoulder – Out
- Ville Heinola – Ankle – Out
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Anthony Beauvillier – Personal – Questionable
- Jarred Tinordi – Oblique – Out
- Andreas Athanasiou – Lower Body – Out
- Taylor Hall – Knee – Out
- Colin Blackwell – Lower Body – Out
- Luke Philp – Achilles – Out
- Cole Guttman – Upper Body – Questionable
- Samuel Savoie – Femur – Out
