Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Winnipeg Jets, with a record of 4-4, will be facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks, who have a record of 15-39-3, at United Center. The teams have met three times
Game outlook
The Winnipeg Jets, with a record of 4-4, will be facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks, who have a record of 15-39-3, at United Center. The teams have met three times this season, with Winnipeg winning two of the matchups. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM EST, with Winnipeg opening as the betting favorite at -270 and the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jets -270 | Blackhawks +229
Spread: Jets -1.5 (-1) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-116)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 73%.
Winnipeg Jets
In their last game, the Winnipeg Jets were favored to win and they did so with a score of 6-3 against the Minnesota Wild. Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor, and Nino Niederreiter were key contributors to the victory, with Vilardi scoring twice and Connor adding a goal and two assists. Despite recent struggles on offense, the Jets have been strong defensively, ranking first in goals against per game and eighth in shots against per game. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been a standout player with a record of 26-11-3 and a 2.20 GAA. With a power ranking of 9, Winnipeg is currently third in the Central Division and will need to improve their offensive production in order to have success in the playoffs.
Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling this season, sitting at the bottom of the Central Division and ranking last in the league in goals per game and shots per game. Their offense has been poor, scoring two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. Defensively, they rank 28th in goals against per game and 27th in shots against per game. Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom have both struggled in goal. With a power ranking of 32 and a record of 15-39-3, the Blackhawks are not expected to make the playoffs. In their recent game against the Philadelphia Flyers, they lost 3-1 with Colin Blackwell scoring the lone goal and Arvid Soderblom stopping 30 of 33 shots faced. Their upcoming matchup against the Winnipeg Jets may prove challenging based on their recent head-to-head record.