Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets go up against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, March 31.

Generous odds of -130 look too good to miss for the Over 5.5 goal selection. The Jets and the Blackhawks have enough scoring power for this wager to win.

Winnipeg Jets won their previous game 4-2. This victory at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche was their second road win on the spin. Kyle Connor was on target along with three of his teammates.

Chicago Blackhawks have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Prudential Center, New Jersey Devils recently beat them 5-3. Frank Nazar managed two goals and Ilya Mikheyev had the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Jets and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Canada Life Centre. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Jets land eight wins.

Starting Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-23-11	2.9	.895	0
23/24	37-19-4	2.39	.921	5

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have given up 3.0 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

Kyle Connor is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Mark Scheifele racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.84 goal against average with a .892 save percentage.

The Hawks have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 5.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 37.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Frank Nazar with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, while Connor Bedard is next best after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.23 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -130 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Jets vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Jets games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Jets games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Blackhawks games.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There is a way to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Total. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Bertuzzi Over 1.5 Shots -189

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -189.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 5 - 3 Blackhawks

The Jets are available to back at +2000 to secure a 5-3 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Blackhawks

1-0

Jets

+5000

Blackhawks

+5500

2-0

Jets

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Jets

+1300

Blackhawks

+1500

3-0

Jets

+2800

Blackhawks

+4000

3-1

Jets

+1600

Blackhawks

+2200

3-2

Jets

+800

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Jets

+3300

Blackhawks

+5500

4-1

Jets

+1300

Blackhawks

+2000

4-2

Jets

+1400

Blackhawks

+1800

4-3

Jets

+950

Blackhawks

+1100

5-0

Jets

+5500

Blackhawks

+10000

5-1

Jets

+2000

Blackhawks

+3500

5-2

Jets

+1400

Blackhawks

+2200

5-3

Jets

+2000

Blackhawks

+2800

5-4

Jets

+1900

Blackhawks

+2200

6-0

Jets

+8000

Blackhawks

+14000

6-1

Jets

+4500

Blackhawks

+9000

6-2

Jets

+2500

Blackhawks

+4500

6-3

Jets

+2500

Blackhawks

+4000

6-4

Jets

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

6-5

Jets

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

7-1

Jets

+7500

Blackhawks

+14000

7-2

Jets

+6600

Blackhawks

+11000

7-3

Jets

+5000

Blackhawks

+7500

7-4

Jets

+6000

Blackhawks

+8000

7-5

Jets

+10000

Blackhawks

+12000

7-6

Jets

+11000

Blackhawks

+12000

8-4

Jets

+10000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability of winning this game, Winnipeg Jets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -156 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Blackhawks are trading at +130.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -128.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Jets

-156

Blackhawks

+130

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+102

Tie

+320

Blackhawks

+215

Puck Line

Jets -1.5

+160

Blackhawks +1.5

-200

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the goalie and player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Winnipeg Jets Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.9
• Hits: 14.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 23
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 9.5
• Faceoff Wins : 22.6
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

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