Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Preview

The Blackhawks have 45 points this season with a 19-22-7 record, and are 31-17 ATS and 20-28 in over/under. They have a 10-12-4 home record and a 9-10-3 road record and are sitting 7th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-2 home loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 3-1 home loss to the Flames, a 4-1 home loss to the Oilers, and a 3-0 road win over the Predators.

Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.73 goals per game and are scoring 22.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 84.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 47 points and 28 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals with 24. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 13-13-6 record, with 2.61 GAA and .910 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 5-8-1 record, with 3.97 GAA and .868 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets have 44 points this season with a 19-22-6 record, and are 23-24 ATS and 28-18 in over/under. They have a 11-9-4 home record and a 8-13-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road win over the Wild, a 5-4 home win over the Islanders, and a 4-3 home win over the Devils.

Offensively, the Jets are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring 19.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.13 goals per game and are killing 78.6% of their opponent’s power plays.

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 58 points, also leading the team in assists with 35, while Mark Scheifele leads the team in goals with 23. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 12-12-5 record, with 2.77 GAA and .901 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 7-9-1 record, with 3.33 GAA and .884 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets @ Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends: January 19, 2026

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
• In each of the Blackhawks’ last six games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four home games.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games.
• The Jets have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last five night games against the Jets following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last 10 games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six road games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine home games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Shea Weber has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
• Connor Murphy has recorded two assists against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Toews has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Blackhawks.
• Dylan DeMelo has recorded two assists against the Blackhawks this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.42%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.73).
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest road losing streak (9 games) in the NHL this season.

Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Jets won 6-3 on the road and are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction, the Jets are coming as -140 road favorites. Both teams have almost the same number of points this season and exactly 19 wins, but the Jets have been in better form lately, a 4-1 record in their last 5 games, while the Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5. The Blackhawks have been outscored by 5-17 in their last four defeats, while the Jets have scored 4+ goals in their last four wins, so I like the Jets to get the job done on the road in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Winnipeg Jets ML