Winnipeg Jets (34-15-5) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-39-3)
February 23, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks +195 / Winnipeg Jets -250; Over/Under: +5.5
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The Winnipeg Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks meet in NHL action from the United Center on Friday night. Who comes out on top in this Central division matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Jets vs. Blackhawks Prediction.
Winnipeg Jets Team Preview
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to build on to a 6-3 win over Minnesota last time out. Mark Scheifele has a team-high 47 points with 16 goals and 31 assists while Kyle Connor has 37 points with a team-high 20 goals and 17 assists. Josh Morrissey has 38 points with 31 assists of his own while Nikolaj Ehlers has 37 points with 16 goals and 21 assists and Cole Perfetti also has 30 points with 14 goals and 16 assists. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 26-11-3 with a 2.20 GAA and an .925 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Laurent Brossoit is 8-4-2 with a 2.28 GAA and an .920 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this one looking to rebound after a 3-1 loss to Philadelphia last time out. Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 39 points including 17 goals along with 22 assists while Philipp Kurashev has 32 points with 9 goals and a team-high 23 assists. Jason Dickinson has 27 points with 17 goals and 10 assists and Nick Foligno also has 25 points with 13 goals and 12 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 13-22-2 with a 2.99 GAA and an .909 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 2-17-1 with a 3.97 GAA and an .877 save percentage this season. The Blackhawks will face the Red Wings, Avalanche, and Blue Jackets after this game.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 night games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blackhawks’ last five home games.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The Jets have won eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.
- The Jets have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against the Blackhawks following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six games as favorites.
Jets vs. Blackhawks Prediction
I’m on the Jets here. Winnipeg’s the better team by a fair margin, and Chicago, while better at home, still can’t get out of their own way. The Blackhawks struggle to score more often than not and the Jets have been one of the NHL’s most consistent teams all year long. I think the Jets get themselves a big win here so I’m taking Winnipeg -1.5 here.
