Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 3/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Preview

The Blackhawks have 67 points this season with a 27-34-13 record, and are 45-29 ATS and 32-41 in over/under. They have a 13-16-7 home record and a 14-18-6 road record and are sitting 8th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-3 road loss to the Devils, and their previous three games were a 6-1 road loss to the Rangers, a 5-1 road loss to the Flyers, and a 4-3 road win over the Islanders.

Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring 17.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 84.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 68 points and 30 goals, adding 38 assists. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has an 18-21-3 record, with 2.71 GAA and .908 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 7-12-3 record, with 3.79 GAA and .881 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets have 74 points this season with a 31-30-12 record, and are 35-38 ATS and 37-34 in over/under. They have an 18-14-6 home record and a 13-16-6 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-2 road win over the Avalanche, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home loss to the Avalanche, a 4-1 home win over the Golden Knights, and a 3-2 road shootout win over the Rangers.

Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 17.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 78.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 89 points and 34 goals, adding a team-high 55 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 19-20-11 record, with 2.80 GAA and .899 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .897 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets @ Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends: March 31, 2026

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last five games as an away favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• The underdogs have won three of the Jets’ last four games.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 19 of the Jets’ last 20 games.
• The Blackhawks have won the second period in each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won seven of their last eight games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 11 night games following a road loss.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
• The Jets have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Jets’ last four night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Mangiapane has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
• Shea Weber has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
• Teuvo Teravainen has scored two goals against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four games.
• Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.23%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.16%).
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.

Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction

The Jets are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Blackhawks this season, having lost their only visit in Chicago by 2-0. The Jets are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings and the under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Jets vs Blackhawks Prediction, the Jets are coming as -150 road favorites. The Blackhawks have been in terrible form, with a 2-7 record in their last 9 games and their offense has been struggling mightily, averaging less than two goals per game in that span. On the flip side, the Jets are 3-1 in their last four games and still on the chase for a playoff spot I the West and we don’t even need to lay the puckline in this matchup. Take the Jets on the moneyline on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Winnipeg Jets ML