The Winnipeg Jets look to stay hot after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Chicago Blackhawks need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview 

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off wins over the Red Wings and Bruins. The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.41 goals per game and are scoring on 18.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 17 goals, Mark Scheifele has 24 assists and Nikolaj Ehlers has 89 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.53 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 57 goals on 691 shots faced, while Laurent Brossoit has allowed 20 goals on 225 shots.

Winnipeg Jets Team Facts

• The Jets have won each of their last eight games against the Blackhawks following a home win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have won the third period in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview 

The Blackhawks are coming off losses to the Canadiens and Blues. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.42 goals per game and are scoring on 12.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 13 goals, Philipp Kurashev has 13 assists and Nick Foligno has 66 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.7 goals per game and are killing 74.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 59 goals on 635 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 57 goals on 438 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts

• The Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 16 games against Central Division opponents.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Jets and Blackhawks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six games following a road loss.

Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction

The Winnipeg Jets have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month, and they’re making bettors money during this stretch. The Blackhawks have played their best hockey at home this season, but none of that matters when they’re not winning games and their defense is getting worse, it feels like. The Jets have won 6 straight against the Blackhawks, and none of those games were close. Give me the Jets and the PL to shave down the juice.