A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Winnipeg Jets dueling the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at United Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Winnipeg Jets opened as 171 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Blackhawks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Blackhawks currently sport a record of 13-9-4. The Winnipeg Jets are 13-12-2. Betting totals have seen the Blackhawks post a 10-11-5 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Jets have gone 13-13-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Chicago Blackhawks rated this week at No. 5 and the Winnipeg Jets sitting at No. 29.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.73 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.04 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 24.05% while the Jets defense kills off 78.85% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Jets were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Winnipeg at +129 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Senators on December 03. Bettors who backed the Senators at +117 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Columbus, Thursday, December 10th
Chicago home to Nashville, Tuesday, December 8th