The Winnipeg Jets will head to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks in this Central Division matchup. 8:30 p.m. marks the puck drop time for this game from the United Center.
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game on a three-game winning streak and have won seven out of their last 10. A polar opposite to the Jets, the Chicago Blackhawks have won just a single game over their last ten games.
Let’s take a look at the NHL odds and the NHL player stats to help us in our Jets vs Blackhawks betting.
Last Game Records
The Jets, 17-7-1, took on the St. Louis Blues in their last game. The Jets jumped out to an early lead, scoring a single goal in the first period while holding St. Louis to zero.
The second period saw the Jets add two more goals while the Blues got on the board with a single goal, making it 3-1 heading into the third. The Jets would score two more, while the Blues scored just a single goal, giving the Jets the win 5-2.
The Blackhawks took on the New Jersey Devils in their last game. The Devils would get one on the board in the first period and keep Chicago to zero.
In the second period, the Devils would score two more goals while Chicago still failed to get a goal. The third period was empty with no goals from either side, giving the Blackhawks the loss 0-3.
Matchup Information
Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game as the moneyline favorite with -140 odds. The Blackhawks have +120 odds of winning the game outright.
Because the Blackhawks are one of the NHL teams that are struggling to slow opposing offenses down, the goal total for this game is set at 6½.
The Jet’s NHL picks for the moneyline is at -1½ with +175 odds. Chicago’s odds are at -210 with a puckline of +1½.
Winnipeg Jets Look to Continue Their Dominance
The Jets have to be happy with their NHL schedule as they look to keep things rolling. They have dominated the Blackhawks this season and look to do that again.
The Jets currently sit in the number one spot in the NHL standings in the Central Division. They are currently tied with the Dallas Stars with 35 total points on the season.
Josh Morrisey is currently tied for the lead on the team in total points with 28. He has scored five goals and assisted 23 others in getting to 28 total points.
Pierre-Luc Dubois is also sitting at 28 points on the season. Dubois has been much more effective in scoring goals, racking up 13 goals, and assisting 15 others in getting to 28 points.
Connor Hellebuyck is the main goaltender for the Jets. In 20 starts this season, he has a record of 14-5-1 and is giving up just 2.24 goals per game.
Chicago Will Do Anything For a Winning Streak
To say this season has been a disappointment would be an understatement. The Blackhawks have been brutal all year, coming into this game with a record of 7-14-2-2.
As the season stands today, this will be the third season in a row where the Blackhawks are going to finish the season with a losing record. This is also looking like another year where they do not make the postseason, making it five out of the last six seasons with no playoffs.
Patrick Kane is currently leading the team with 20 total points, scoring four goals and assisting on 16 others. While he is leading the team, even he is having a down season in terms of his previous Chicago Blackhawks stats.
Max Domi, in his first season with Chicago, is currently second on the team with 19 total points. While Domi has not played a full season since 2018, this season is off to a solid start for him.
Arvid Soderblom has been receiving the starts for the Blackhawks at goaltender recently. He comes into the game this evening with a record of 2-7-1 and is giving up 3.19 goals per game.
Updates
The Jets currently have three players listed on their NHL injury report, none of which are a huge loss for the team.
The Blackhawks are down quite a few more players, one being Jonathan Toews. He is responsible for 14 points this season. His leadership is a huge hit when he is not able to skate.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
If bettors had taken the Jets in their Jets vs Blackhawks betting in their two previous games, bettors would have won both of their bets. Combined, the Jets have outscored the Blackhawks 11-2.
Goaltending is such a lopsided affair in this game. The Winnipeg Jets picks should be all any bettor is focused on in this matchup.
In both of the previous games, the Jets were able to win by multiple goals. In their last game, they played in Chicago; the Jets won by a score of 7-2.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Prediction
While this is not one of the best NHL games on the slate, there is room to make money. Taking the Jets moneyline with one of your NHL picks seems like the easiest route.
If a bettor was looking for a significant bet in the Jets vs Blackhawks betting, they would take the Winnipeg Jets -1½ with +175 odds.
NHL Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1½ (+175)
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