The Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets meet Thursday in NHL action from the Canada Life Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Ottawa Senators last time out to sit at 5-3-2 this season. After this game, Chicago will head on the road for a game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Blackhawks Win 5 Of Last 7
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 12 points including a team-high 6 goals and 6 assists while Frank Nazar has 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists. Teuvo Teravainen has 8 points with a team-high 7 assists while Ryan Donato has 8 points with 6 goals of his own. Andre Burakovsky and Tyler Bertuzzi each have 6 points with 2 goals and 4 assists apiece while Ilya Mikheyev has 5 points with 3 goals and 2 assists. Nick Foligno’s added 4 assists while Louis Crevier and Lukas Reichel each have 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists. Spencer Knight has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.11 GAA and a .930 save percentage while Arvid Soderblom has gone 1-1-1 with a 3.01 GAA and an .888 save percentage so far this season in goal for Chicago.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Jets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six road games.
- Shea Weber has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
- Ilya Mikheyev has scored the first goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Sam Lafferty has recorded 22 career shots against the Jets – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild last time out to sit at 7-3 this season. After this game, Winnipeg will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at home.
Jets Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 15 points including a team-high 8 goals and 7 assists while Kyle Connor has 12 points with 5 goals and 7 assists. Gabe Vilardi has 8 points with 2 goals and 6 assists while Josh Morrissey has a team-high 8 assists. Nino Niederreiter has 7 points with 3 goals and 4 assists while Morgan Barron has 6 points with 3 goals and 3 assists and Logan Stanley has 6 points with 2 goals and 4 assists. Vladislav Namestnikov has 5 points with 4 goals and Dylan DeMelo has 5 points with 4 assists. Jonathan Toews also has 5 points with 2 goals and 3 assists as well on the year. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 5-3 with a 2.26 GAA and a .926 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Eric Comrie is 2-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .926 save percentage this season.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won 11 of their last 12 games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost 27 of their last 30 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Canada Life Centre following a home win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gustav Nyquist has scored at least one goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Blackhawks.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last five home games against the Blackhawks.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last five home games against the Blackhawks.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least three shots in each of his last six appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Jets at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four night games at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction
I’m on the Blackhawks +1.5 here. I just like how competitive the Blackhawks have been in the early going this season and while the Jets are rightful favorites, we’ve seen this story play out all season long with the Blackhawks as heavy underdogs and making games close if not winning them outright. The Jets can win this game, but I do think it’s going to be close either way so give me Chicago +1.5.