Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (-130) Blackhawks (+110)

The Chicago Blackhawks (8-16-2) will take on the Winnipeg Jets (18-8-0) at United Center on Saturday. The odds on this game have Winnipeg at -130 and Chicago is coming in at +110. The betting total is set at 6.

The Winnipeg Jets will need a bounce back game after taking a 4-1 loss to the Blues in their previous game. Winnipeg tallied 6 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Jets left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. Furthermore, they had 2 power play tries but weren't able to make the most of them. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 23 shots they put on net.

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Winnipeg Jets opponents have amassed 68 power play opportunities (23rd in professional hockey) and have a total of 13 goals in those attempts. The Jets have had 778 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .914. Winnipeg has tried 755 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.6%. When playing at even strength, the Jets have surrendered 54 goals while scoring 72 on offense. Winnipeg steps onto the ice with 75 power play chances and they have added 23 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 30.67%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 36 points and their points percentage comes in at .692. When discussing scoring goals, the Winnipeg Jets have racked up 95 goals (4th in hockey) for the year and have conceded 67.

The man protecting the net in this game is Connor Hellebuyck. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Hellebuyck has recorded 305 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .591. His save percentage is at .917 in his 29,307 mins played. Hellebuyck has had 15,988 shot attempts against him and has accrued 14,664 total saves. Opponents have tallied 1,324 goals against Hellebuyck in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.71. He has accumulated a mark of 290-178-41 and was named the starter in 516 games. Hellebuyck has been in goal for 525 games throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago played the Bruins in a matchup where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a tally of 4-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks notched 2 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they tried.

The Blackhawks have accumulated 47 goals at even strength and 16 goals (18th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has attempted 676 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.32%, while allowing their opponents 792 shots. On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 63 goals, 18 points, and a points percentage of .346. They have granted a total of 82 goals to be scored by of a combination of 68 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 70 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 22.86%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.58% on the other teams 76 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%.

For the opposition you will find Petr Mrazek defending the net. He has accrued 10,470 saves out of the 11,542 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .907. Mrazek is sitting with a career mark of 175-166-39 and has played in 409 contests. He has started in 378 games and has been on the ice for 21,853 mins. Mrazek's rate of quality starts comes out to 51.6% and he has made 195 quality starts in his pro hockey career. The opposition is averaging 2.94 goals/game and he has conceded 1,072 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-130)

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