The Winnipeg Jets (19-8-0) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (8-16-2) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 4:00 ET.

Jets vs Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 19-8-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed by the game’s 11 combined goals.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied with seven different players scoring. Winnipeg took the lead for good with Alex Iafallo’s goal at 15:57 in the third period.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Chicago improved to 8-16-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks not only won but also covered. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held a 4-1 lead until the Ducks added a goal with just 4 seconds left. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.

Winnipeg Offense Breakdown

Winnipeg’s offense took 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti’s 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers’ 9th. Earlier, Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo netted his 1st on a power play. Mark Scheifele also scored, bringing his season total to 8.

Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets, now with 3 goals this season. Winnipeg had 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th and 12th of the year.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal and netted 4 in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal.

The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another on a power play in the second, and capped off their scoring with a goal at 17:43 in the third. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 13:11 in the first period and another at 6:51 in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck posted a save percentage of 86.7% on 30 shots from the Lightning. The Jets’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They led 3-0 after the second period, but allowed two goals in the third, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Jets vs Blackhawks Trends

• Across the Jets last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
• Although Chicago has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
• The last ten games that Winnipeg was favored, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.

Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to take down the Jets at home. With the moneyline currently at +161, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blackhawks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blackhawks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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