The Winnipeg Jets conclude their final road trip of the regular season Saturday with a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Oddsmakers list Winnipeg as a -282 favorite, with the total set at six goals.
Winnipeg has won 13 of the past 15 meetings between these two teams, with nine of those 13 wins coming by at least a two-goal margin. I expect this trend to continue, as I explain in my Jets vs. Blackhawks predictions.
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Jets vs Blackhawks prediction
My Jets pick: Jets -1.5 (-104 at Pinnacle)
My Jets analysis
There is not a single category in which the Chicago Blackhawks have an advantage over the Winnipeg Jets.
First, Winnipeg is the superior offensive team. Over the past two months, the Jets rank 13th in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60). Meanwhile, Chicago ranks last.
During that same stretch, Winnipeg ranks first in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60). In that category, the Blackhawks rank 26th.
Subsequently, the Jets rank 24 spots higher in expected goals for percentage (xGF%). Not only is Winnipeg the superior offensive and defensive team, but it also possesses the clear advantage in net.
Connor Hellebuyck is now the betting favorite to become the first goaltender to win the Hart Trophy since Carey Price in 2014-15. Through 61 appearances this season, Hellebuyck is 45-12-3 with a .925 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average.
Spencer Knight gets the start across the ice for Chicago. Unsurprisingly, he trails Hellebuyck in each of those three categories.
Jets vs Blackhawks odds analysis
Winnipeg opened as a -275 favorite and has since been bet up to -282. The line is likely to inflate further based on the aforementioned metrics.
The total opened at six and remains unchanged. The juice favors the under, and with Hellebuyck in net, it wouldn’t be surprising if the market pushes this line to 5.5.
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Jets vs Blackhawks odds
Jets vs Blackhawks live odds
Jets vs Blackhawks opening odds
- Puck line: Winnipeg -1.5 | Chicago +1.5
- Moneyline: Winnipeg -275 | Chicago +234
- Over/Under: Over 6 | Under 6
Odds courtesy of Pinnacle
Jets vs Blackhawks trend
Winnipeg has won 13 of the past 15 meetings between these two teams, with nine of those 13 wins coming by at least a two-goal differential. Find more NHL betting trends for Jets vs. Blackhawks.
How to watch Jets vs Blackhawks
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Saturday, 4-12-2025 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SNW |
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