Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

The Jets and Blackhawks are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Jets come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 5.5 goals.

WINNIPEG JETS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+161)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Jets Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 19-8-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed by the game’s 11 total goals.

The Jets fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help them come back. Winnipeg took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.

In their 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets fired 34 shots on goal and netted 7, with two coming on empty nets. Each of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players, including Vladislav Namestnikov, who scored his third of the season. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the year on a power play.

Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his 9th goal and picked up his 9th assist, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist and scored his 8th goal of the season.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and a 4-4 tie at 13:09 of the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Will Chicago Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Chicago improved to 8-16-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 4-1 lead before the Ducks added a late goal. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.

Chicago’s offense was highlighted by Ryan Donato’s 7th goal of the season, as the Blackhawks secured a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net. Teravainen’s goal came on a power play, his 4th of the season.

Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 this season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Despite 12 giveaways, Chicago’s offense managed to score twice in the first period, once in the second, and once more in the third.

Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to Anaheim. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will aim to improve in the 3rd period, where they gave up both of their goals, including one with just 4 seconds left in the game.