Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

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The Winnipeg Jets will visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The game starts at 8:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets come into this game with a record of 31-30-12, while the Blackhawks hold a record of 27-34-13.

Winnipeg ranks 11th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Central Division. The Jets have struggled in their conference games with a 19-24 record. Chicago sits at 15th in the conference and 8th in the division, with a conference record of 19-25. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Jets vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -146, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +125

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have been on a rollercoaster ride recently. They secured a solid win against the Colorado Avalanche on March 28 with a score of 4-2. In that game, Gabriel Vilardi was a standout, contributing one goal and one assist.

In another recent game on March 26, the Jets faced a narrow defeat at home against the Avalanche, ending 3-2. Mark Scheifele was key, scoring both goals for his team. Despite the loss, Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves, showcasing his goaltending skills.

Earlier, on March 24, the Jets clinched a 4-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. Mark Scheifele again led the charge with one goal and two assists. Connor Hellebuyck was reliable in net, stopping 26 of 27 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a tough stretch of games. They lost their last three outings against the Devils, Rangers, and Flyers. In those games, they struggled on defense, allowing a total of 16 goals.

Connor Bedard remains a key player for the Blackhawks. He has contributed significantly with 30 goals and 38 assists this season. Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar have also been important, with Bertuzzi recording 53 points and Nazar 38.

Spencer Knight has been the primary goalie for Chicago this season. He has played in 49 games with 18 wins. The Blackhawks will look to him to stabilize their defense in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored with a MoneyLine of -146 against the Chicago Blackhawks at +125. Given the Jets’ better ranking in goals and assists, they are likely to win. The projected score is Winnipeg Jets 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the under at -118. Both teams have shown moderate scoring and goaltending stats. With the projected total of 5 goals, the recommendation is to take the under.