Winnipeg Jets (6-3-1) vs Chicago Blackhawks (5-4-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 3:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -213 / Chicago Blackhawks +170 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at the MTS Centre. The visiting team has won the last two games played between the two teams.
The Blackhawks come into this game with a 5-4-2 record overall and they are coming off a win in the last game. The defense was strong against the Los Angeles Kings giving up only one goal, and that led to the victory. Jason Dickinson finished with two shots on goal and one goal. The Blackhawks are averaging 3.09 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.09 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league, and that could be improved upon here. Patrick Kane has scored two goals and added eight assists.
On the other side of this matchup is the Winnipeg Jets who sit with a 6-3-1 record overall and they are coming off a victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The offense scored three goals, and that led to the one goal victory in overtime. Kyle Connor finished with six shots on goal, one goal, and one assist. Pierre-Luc Dubois also had one goal and one assist. The Jets are averaging 2.9 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.7 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th best in the league. Josh Morrissey has had zero goals this season but has had nine assists.
The Jets are 4-1 in their last five games against the Central. The over is 5-0 in the Blackhawks last five games against the Central. The Over is 6-1 in Blackhawks last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Under is 5-0-1 in Jets last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
The Jets defense has been strong, and the Blackhawks are coming off a game where they gave up only one goal. I expect both teams are going to really struggle to score here, and that will lead to a lower-scoring game. This game will finish 2-1 or 3-1 and this game will stay under the total.