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Blackhawks vs. Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: October 11, 2024 12:24 PM EDT • 2 min 45 sec read.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard plays against the Minnesota Wild as we offer our Blackhawks vs. Jets prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard plays against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at United Center. Photo by David Banks via Imagn Images

The Winnipeg Jets circle games against the Chicago Blackhawks on their team calendar, as, at least recently, they have almost always resulted in two points.

The Jets are 9-1-1 against their Central Division rivals since the start of the 2021-22 season. 

And while I believe the Jets will extend that record to 10-1-1 in Friday's home opener at Canada Life Centre (8 p.m. ET puck drop), there isn't enough value on the Betway moneyline (-260) to take the plunge.

Plus, the Blackhawks have a knack for sticking around, with three of four head-to-heads decided by a goal last season. 

That's why our Blackhawks vs. Jets prediction turns to the Over/Under while targeting our first Connor Bedard prop of the fresh campaign. 

Blackhawks vs. Jets prediction

Odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

My best bet: Under 5.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐⭐

While the Jets aren't among the Stanley Cup odds favorites, their 6-0 whitewash of the Edmonton Oilers on opening night was an impressive way to kick off the campaign. 

I'm not going to take anything away from that result. It was fully deserved against an Oilers team that inexplicably overslept again to start a season. However, the Jets scored six goals on just 20 shots, chasing Stuart Skinner after he allowed five goals on 13 shots. 

Winnipeg finished that game with 2.49 expected goals, which is more of what we're accustomed to where the Jets' offense is concerned. Connor Hellebuyck didn't miss a beat, yet again performing up to the level of his Vezina Trophy odds. 

I expect that same low-expected goal and exquisite goaltender combo against the Blackhawks.

This time, though, Petr Mrázek or Arvid Söderblom (whoever gets the nod) should offer a more challenging puzzle to solve than Skinner did. Mrázek was decent in the opener against Utah Hockey Club, allowing -0.95 goals saved above expected. 

Blackhawks and Jets games go Under more than a limbo specialist 

All four of last season's games between these two teams had five or fewer goals, and seven of the previous eight hit the Under. 

Also, the Blackhawks scored the fewest goals per game in enemy rinks last season (1.93). Chicago played fairly well in Utah on opening night and was down 3-2 with a couple of minutes to play. A late empty netter and another insurance marker made the score appear more lopsided.

Last season, the Jets were fairly efficient at home, scoring a respectable 3.34 goals per game.

That was the ninth most. But it feels like the Jets, who are expected to struggle to score goals more than last season, blew their entire load in Edmonton.

A winning $10 bet will profit $8.33. 

Odds: | Implied probability: 47.62%

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Blackhawks vs. Jets player prop bet

NHL picks made Friday; odds subject to change.

Connor Bedard:  1+ assist ⭐⭐⭐

Odds: -120 via Betway | Implied probability: 54.55%

Unsurprisingly, the most promising offensive forays went through Bedard in Utah. He had two assists and was dangerous throughout, firing five shots on goal. Had it not been for the way-too-juiced -160 odds, the +2.5 shots prop was another appealing option. 

Bedard set up Teuvo Teräväinen and had the second assist on Nick Foligno's goal. If the Blackhawks score, there's a high probability Bedard will be in on it. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $8.33.

Blackhawks vs. Jets live odds & info

  • When: Friday, Oct. 11
  • Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Canada Life Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
  • How to watch: TSN3, ESPN+
  • Favorite: Jets (-250 via Betway)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.