Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction 3/31/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 31^st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Preview

Chicago sits in the Central Division with a 27-34-13 record and 67 points. They’re 45-29 against the spread and 32-41 O/U, with a 13-16-7 record at home ice. Their last four games have been a 5-3 road loss to the Devils, a 6-1 road loss to the Rangers, a 5-1 road loss to the Flyers, and a 4-3 road win over the Islanders.

Offensively, Chicago averages 2.55 goals per game and converts 17.8% of its power plays. Defensively, they allow 3.23 goals per game with a penalty kill rate of 84.3%.

Connor Bedard leads the team with 68 points, 30 goals, and 38 assists. Spencer Knight starts in net with an 18-21-3 record, 2.71 GAA, and .908 save percentage. Arvid Soderblom backs him up at 7-12-3, 3.79 GAA, and .881 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

Winnipeg sits sixth in the Central Division with a 31-30-12 record and 74 points. They’re 35-38 against the spread and 37-34 O/U, with 13-16-6 record on the road. Their last four games have been a 4-2 road win over the Avalanche, a 3-2 home loss to the Avalanche, a 4-1 home win over the Golden Knights, and a 3-2 road shootout win over the Rangers.

Offensively, Winnipeg averages 2.84 goals per game and converts 17.2% of its power plays. Defensively, they allow 3.03 goals per game with a penalty kill rate of 78.4%.

Mark Scheifele leads the team with 89 points, 34 goals, and a team-high 55 assists. Connor Hellebuyck starts in net with a 19-20-11 record, 2.80 GAA, and .899 save percentage. Eric Comrie backs him up at 12-9-1, 2.90 GAA, and .897 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets @ Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends: March 31, 2026

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last five games as an away favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• The underdogs have won three of the Jets’ last four games.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 19 of the Jets’ last 20 games.
• The Blackhawks have won the second period in each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won seven of their last eight games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 11 night games following a road loss.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
• The Jets have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Jets’ last four night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Mangiapane has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
• Shea Weber has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
• Teuvo Teravainen has scored two goals against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four games.
• Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.23%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.16%).
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.

Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction

Winnipeg is 2-1 in three meetings against Chicago this season, with their only loss coming in Chicago by 2-0. The Jets have lost only one of their last eight head-to-head meetings against the Blackhawks and seven of their last ten meetings have gone under the total.

Winnipeg comes in as -150 road favorites. Chicago has been in poor form, going 2-7 over their last nine games while averaging under two goals per game in that stretch. On the other hand, Winnipeg has gone 3-1 in its last four games and is still pushing for a playoff spot in the West. No need to overthink this, lay the juice and take the Jets on the moneyline in this one.