Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Preview, and Odds
Offensively, the Blackhawks have struggled to score goals as Chicago is averaging 2.57 goals per game which ranks 30th in the NHL. The Blackhawks are averaging just 27.76 shots per game which is 30th while their power play ranks 31t at 10.3%. Chicago has just four players with 10 or more points this season.
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Ben Hayes, 21-14, $582Winnipeg is set to host Chicago in the midst of a three-game losing streak as the Jets lost to the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and most recently the Edmonton Oilers. Winnipeg has had a decent offense this season as the Jets are averaging 3.27 goals per game which ranks 14th while averaging 31.27 shots per game and a power play of 18.9% which ranks 19th.The Jets, meanwhile, have been solid in goal with Connor Hellebuyck as Winnipeg is allowing just 2.86 goals per game which ranks 16th. As a team, the Jets have a save percentage of .898 while their penalty kills ranks 30th at 73.1%. But, Hellebuyck is 10-6-1 with a 2.58 GAA and a .911 SV% this season.
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With Connor Hellebuyck in net the already bad Chicago Blackhawks offense won't be able to score many goals if at all in this spot. Meanwhile, Winnipeg's offense has struggled as of late to score, so this is likely a 3-1, 4-1 game which will go under the six goals. This season, the Jets are 12-10 in hitting the under at home are 7-5 while Chicago is 12-9 in hitting the under and on the road is 7-5. Winnipeg has scored just three goals in their last three games as their offense has gone a bit cold here.
