The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season Friday night as the two Central Division squads hook up at the United Center.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchup and provide a betting edge.
Jets vs. Blackhawks odds
- Moneyline: Jets -275, Blackhawks +220
- Total: Over 5.5 (-105), Under 5.5 (-115)
- Spread: Jets -1.5 (-105), Blackhawks +1.5 (-115)
Odds via BetMGM
Jets vs. Blackhawks prediction
The Blackhawks continue to own the fewest points in the NHL with 33 after dropping a 3-1 decision at home to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Since rookie superstar returned to the lineup after missing a significant amount of time with a broken jaw, the Blackhawks have lost three of four games.
Bedard, however, has recorded two goals and six assists in this span, although he was kept off the scoresheet against the Flyers.
The Jets have rebounded nicely from a five-game losing streak by winning four of their last five games. Winnipeg cruised past Minnesota, 6-3, on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive home win.
The road hasn’t been as kind to the Jets, who have lost six of their past seven games away from Manitoba.
All three games between these teams this season have finished under the total, while Winnipeg is 2-0-1 straight-up against Chicago. The lone Blackhawks’ victory came in overtime at the United Center in late December — a 2-1 decision where Bedard scored both Chicago goals.
Jets vs. Blackhawks pick
The Blackhawks are currently on a 7-2 run to the under in their past nine home contests, while being held to one goal five times in this stretch.
Instead of laying a hefty price with the Jets here, let’s look at the under of 5.5 goals and ride the trend of low-scoring games between these division foes.
- Pick: Under 5.5 goals (-115, BetMGM)
