Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Winnipeg Jets (31-30-12) are traveling to United Center on Tuesday where they will attempt to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-13).

The Winnipeg Jets were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory against the Avalanche in the last game they played. Winnipeg compiled 8 mins in the box for this contest. Additionally, they had 2 chances with the advantage but didn't net one. The Jets had a impressive offensive output in this victory. In the outing, they netted 4 of the 21 shots they attempted.

While playing at even strength, the Jets have allowed the opponent to score 177 goals while notching 172 as an offensive unit. Winnipeg Jets opponents have totaled 203 power play opportunities (24th in the league) and have scored 44 goals in those attempts. Regarding scoring goals, the Winnipeg Jets have racked up 207 goals (25th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have given up 221. Winnipeg has taken 1,923 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.8%. For the season, they have tallied 74 points and their points percentage sits at .507. The Jets have seen 2,043 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .892. Winnipeg comes into the game with 204 power play chances and they have scored 35 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 17.16%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Connor Hellebuyck. Opponents have racked up 1,546 goals versus Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.54. Hellebuyck has played in 618 games during his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .916 in his 30,229 minutes on the ice. He has earned a win-loss mark of 341-205-55 and he was named the starter in 608 games. Over the course of his career, Hellebuyck has accumulated 363 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .597. Hellebuyck has had 18,451 shot attempts against him and he has 16,905 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Chicago played the Devils in a matchup where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a score of 5-3. They had 3 chances on the power play in this matchup and scored 1 out of those chances. The Blackhawks earned 3 goals of the 31 shots on goal they took.

The Blackhawks are sitting with 151 goals at even strength and 38 goals (23rd in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Chicago has put up 1,817 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.40%, while allowing the opposition 2,252 shots. So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 189 goals, 67 points, and a points percentage of .453. They have allowed 239 goals to be scored by of a combination of 204 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 213 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 17.84%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 84.23% on their opponents 222 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.4%.

Across the ice you are going to see Spencer Knight in net. Knight has accrued a career record of 67-54-19 and has participated in 144 games. Knight's rate of quality starts is 53.0% and he has accumulated 71 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has gathered 3,666 saves out of 4,050 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .905. His opponents are averaging 2.87 goals per game and he has allowed 384 goals overall. He was named a starter in 134 games and has played 5,158 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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