Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Jets. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! This Central division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Blackhawks.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Friday, October 11th.
WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:
- Our projections indicate that the Jets should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- The Jets should also cover at -1.5
Can the Blackhawks Pull Off a Road Win?
The Blackhawks started their season with a 5-2 road loss to the Utah Hockey Club. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6. Chicago’s record now stands at 0-1-0.
Utah scored the first three goals before the Blackhawks got on the board. Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in the second period, and Nick Foligno added another in the third, but Utah responded with two more goals to seal the win.
Chicago’s offense was held to just two goals in their 5-2 loss to Utah. Teuvo Teravainen got the Blackhawks on the board with his first goal of the season, while Nick Foligno added another in the third period. Chicago took 26 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities.
Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to two. The Blackhawks had 16 giveaways in the game, with their goals coming at 5:33 in the second period and 15:12 in the third.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to improve after allowing the first three goals in their previous game against Utah, including the opener just 4:56 into the first period. They also gave up two late goals, one at 19:18 and another at 19:38 in the third period. Petr Mrazek finished with a save percentage of 84.6% on 26 shots from Utah, while Chicago’s defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Can the Jets Please their Home Crowd?
The Jets started the season with a 6-0 win over the Oilers. Winnipeg, as the underdog on the puck line, easily surpassed expectations, reaching the total of 6 goals set for the game.
All six of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. The scoring began with Adam Lowry’s goal at 5:04 in the first period.
Winnipeg’s offense was efficient in their 6-0 win over Edmonton, scoring 6 goals on just 20 shots. The Jets had 16 giveaways but also recorded 12 assists, with Mason Appleton contributing twice. Six different players found the net, including Mark Scheifele, who now has two goals this season.
Adam Lowry opened the scoring for the Jets, while Kyle Connor added his first goal of the season in the second period. The Jets scored twice in the first, three times in the second, and added a final goal in the third period.
On the defensive side, Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 30 shots from the Oilers, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Jets’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 9 hits, and 29 blocks.