In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 7th 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 8-16-2 this year after they lost to Boston by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 3-2 late in the second period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 27-22, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Dickinson and Vlasic, while Mrazek stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost three games in a row against Toronto, Columbus, and Minnesota. Chicago has scored 2.42 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.9% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with five goals, 14 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 19-8-0 this season after they defeated Buffalo in overtime by a score of 3-2. Winnipeg tied the game at two in the second period and played great defense the rest of the way, before getting the overtime win. The Jets outshot Buffalo by a total of 31-30, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Lowry, and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Jets lost four games in a row against St. Louis, Dallas, Vegas, and LA. Winnipeg has scored 3.63 goals per game and they have allowed 2.56 goals against per game, while also going 30% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 14 goals, 16 assists, and 90 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 16-5-0 with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Jets
- The underdogs have won five of the Blackhawks’ last seven games at United Center.
- The Jets have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Jets and Blackhawks.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Jets will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 13 day games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won nine of their last 10 games against the Blackhawks.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last nine day games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six day games at United Center.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four day games at United Center.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
- Seth Jones has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Blackhawks as home underdogs.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Jets as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Jets’ last nine games against the Blackhawks.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this game after snapping their losing streak last time out, but they have had issues scoring consistently over the last two weeks. The Jets are 10-6-0 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 4-7-0 at home. Chicago has dropped four games in a row and they have allowed 14 goals in their last three. The Blackhawks are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL this season and Winnipeg has gone over two goals in just two of their last five games. Take the under.