Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7) host the Winnipeg Jets (19-22-5) at United Center on Monday.

The Winnipeg Jets had a good night with a 6-2 victory over the Wild in their previous game. The Jets had a good offensive output in this victory. For the outing, they converted 6 out of the 29 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 4 power play attempts and were able to score 2 goals. Winnipeg recorded 6 penalty minutes in this game.

With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have notched 140 goals (20th in the NHL) so far this season and have surrendered 143. For the current campaign, they have scored 43 points and their points percentage is sitting at .467. Winnipeg has accounted for 130 power play opportunities and they have scored 26 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 20.00%. While at even strength, the Jets have given up 112 goals while having 114 as an offensive unit. Winnipeg has attempted 1,213 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.5%. The Jets so far have had 1,286 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .889. Winnipeg Jets opponents have totaled 143 power play tries (15th in professional hockey) and have scored 31 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Connor Hellebuyck. The opposition has been able to score 1,482 goals versus Hellebuyck in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.53. Hellebuyck has taken the ice for 596 contests throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .917 in his 30,174 minutes on the ice. He has a win-loss record of 334-197-48 and he started in 586 games. Over the course of his career, Hellebuyck has recorded 351 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .599. Hellebuyck has seen 17,834 shots against him and has accrued 16,352 total saves.

In their last game, Chicago faced off against the Flames in a game where the Blackhawks took a loss by a mark of 3-1. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks tallied 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they pursued.

Chicago has put up 1,186 shots (29th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.88%, while allowing the other team 1,398 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 84.97% on their opponents 153 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%. They have a total of 135 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 22.22%. The Blackhawks are sitting with 99 goals at even strength and 30 goals (14th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 146 goals to be scored by of a combination of 123 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 129 goals, 45 points, as well as a points percentage of .479.

Across the ice you will find Spencer Knight between the pipes. Knight has accrued a lifetime record of 62-46-15 and has participated in 127 games. Knight's percentage of quality starts comes out to 53.8% and he has 63 quality starting assignments in his career. He has recorded 3,201 stops out of the 3,535 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .906. The opposition is averaging 2.85 goals/game and he has conceded 334 goals altogether. He has made the start in 117 games and has played for a total of 5,115 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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