The Chicago Blackhawks (0-1-0) travel to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (1-0) on Friday, October 11th. This game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blackhawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hockey Club. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Blackhawks vs Jets
The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Chicago opened the season with a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.
After falling behind 3-0, the Blackhawks managed to cut the deficit to 3-2 before Utah scored twice more to seal the win. Chicago’s record now stands at 0-1-0.
The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win
Winnipeg opened the season with a 6-0 road win over the Oilers. The Jets entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals. The game’s 6 total goals matched the pre-game line.
All six of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. Adam Lowry scored first, finding the net at 5:04 in the first period. The Jets’ defense also held strong, with Connor Hellebuyck stopping all 30 of Edmonton’s shots.
Chicago Offense Breakdown
Chicago managed 26 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their last game, with Teuvo Teravainen scoring his first goal of the season in the second period, followed by Nick Foligno’s first in the third. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, giving him his first and second of the year.
The Blackhawks recorded 16 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Teravainen’s goal at the 5:33 mark of the second. Foligno’s goal came at 15:12 in the third period.
Jets Offense Breakdown
Winnipeg’s offense was efficient in their 6-0 win over Edmonton, scoring six times on just 20 shots. They had 16 giveaways but still managed to find the net, with each of their six goals coming from a different player.
Mark Scheifele closed out the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Kyle Connor added his first. Mason Appleton, who had 3 shots on goal, also picked up two assists.
Chicago Team Defense
Chicago’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing 5 goals in their previous game against Utah. Petr Mrazek made 22 saves with a save percentage of 84.6%. The Blackhawks’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits. They gave up the first three goals of the game and two more late in the 3rd period, including an empty netter.
Winnipeg Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Jets will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they shut out the Oilers 6-0. Connor Hellebuyck recorded 30 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 9 hits.
Blackhawks vs Jets Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Jets offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Winnipeg posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Blackhawks struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.
Blackhawks vs Jets Prediction
If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Jets as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -245, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Jets winning by more than a single goal.
When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Jets to win and cover. Watch for the Jets to win this game by multiple goals over the Blackhawks.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 11, 2024 Blackhawks, Jets