The visiting Chicago Blackhawks hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to steal a win at MTS Centre against the Winnipeg Jets.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Winnipeg Jets in this one found them earlier as 149 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.1-2.2 victory for the Jets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Blackhawks will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 41-24-6 this season, while the Jets are 29-36-5. Chicago is 25-29-17 on the totals; Winnipeg is 31-34-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Chicago injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 22 (Winnipeg Jets) and the No. 8 (Chicago Blackhawks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.48 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 15.32% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 78.22% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blackhawks were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at +166 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Jets were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Calgary at -111 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Minnesota, Sunday, March 20th
Winnipeg home to Anaheim, Sunday, March 20th