Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction NHL Picks 10/11/24

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets meet Friday night in NHL action from the Canada Life Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Recap

The Chicago Blackhawks come into this one looking to bounce back after starting the year with a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Utah Hockey Club. After this game, Chicago will continue their Canadian road trip with a matchup in Edmonton.

Bedard Leads the Way For Blackhawks

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with a pair of assists while Nick Foligno and Teuvo Teravainen each have a goal. Seth Jones and Alex Vlasic each have an assist as well while Bedard has a team-high 5 shots after the opening game. Petr Mrazek sits with a 0-1 record and a 4.09 GAA after allowing 4 goals on 24 shots faced in goal for Chicago in the opener.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last three games between the Blackhawks and Jets.

Winnipeg Jets Recap

The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to build on their 6-0 thumping in the win over the Edmonton Oilers last time out. After this game, Winnipeg will square off against Minnesota, San Jose, and Pittsburgh at home, after which they will travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues.

Jets Soar In Opener

Mason Appleton leads the Jets with 3 points and 2 assists along with a goal while Nino Niederreiter and Josh Morrissey each have a pair of assists as well. Mark Scheifele and Adam Lowry each have a goal and an assist while Rasmus Kupari, Kyle Connor and Dylan Samberg have each chipped in a goal. Morgan Barron, Gabe Vilardi, Nikolaj Ehlers and Neal Pionk have all chipped in an assist as well. Connor Hellebuyck got the win after posting a 30-save shutout in goal for the Jets to start the year.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Blackhawks have lost 16 of their last 17 road games against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have won each of their last six home openers.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five home openers.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.

Blackhawks vs. Jets Prediction

I’m on the Jets here. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The Blackhawks can’t win on the road and while I think this team will make small strides this year, I’m not ready to just blindly back them especially with the Jets heading home for their home opener in a building in Winnipeg that’s always tough to play in regardless of the opponent. The Jets are flying high after walloping the Oilers and I think they add to that confidence here. Give me Winnipeg -1.5.