In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 19th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 19-22-7 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed three goals in the second and two in the third for the loss. The Blackhawks out shot Boston by a total of 24-23, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Greene and Kaiser, while Soderblom stopped 18 out of 23 shots, which was a .783 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Flames by a score of 3-1 and the Oilers by a score of 4-1. The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 45 points. Chicago has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 84.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 19 goals and 28 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 24 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 13-13-6 with a 2.61 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 19-22-6 this year after they lost to Toronto in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed Toronto to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Jets were out shot by a total of 37-30, won 38.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Iafallo, and Niederreiter, while Hellebuyck stopped 33 out of 37 shots, which was an .892 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Wild by a score of 6-2 and the Islanders by a score of 5-4. The Jets have won four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 44 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 23 goals and 35 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 23 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 12-12-5 with a 2.77 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four home games.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last five night games against the Jets following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last 10 games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine home games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Shea Weber has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
- Connor Murphy has recorded two assists against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Toews has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Blackhawks.
- Dylan DeMelo has recorded two assists against the Blackhawks this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.42%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.73).
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest road losing streak (9 games) in the NHL this season.
Blackhawks vs Jets Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Blackhawks are 10-12-4 at home this year, while the Jets are 8-13-2 on the road. Winnipeg had their winning streak snapped last time out, but they continue to play their best hockey of the season. The Jets have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games and Hellebuyck has great numbers on the season. Take Winnipeg to get another win here.