Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 11/5/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+180) Jets (-220)

Canada Life Centre is the site where the Winnipeg Jets (6-3-1) will try to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (5-4-2) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has Chicago at +180 while Winnipeg is at -220. The total is 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory against the Kings in their last outing. Chicago tallied 9 minutes in the box for this matchup. The Blackhawks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this victory. In addition, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to notch a goal. In the game, they converted 2 out of the 19 shots they tried.

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While at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 23 goals while earning 25 themselves. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 45 power play tries (4th in professional hockey) and have come away with 11 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 34 goals (15th in the league) on the year and have surrendered 34. Chicago has attempted 276 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.3%. For the season, they have accumulated 12 points and their points percentage sits at .545. The Blackhawks thus far have had 375 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .909. Chicago has tallied 34 power play opportunities and they have scored 9 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 26.47%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Alex Stalock. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Stalock has 71 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .546. He has a save percentage of .909 for his 8,465 mins on the ice. Stalock has seen 4,094 shots against him and has accrued 3,720 saves. Opponents have been able to score 374 goals against Stalock in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.65. He has accumulated an overall record of 64-52-19 and he was named the starter in 130 games. Stalock has taken the ice for 159 games during his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg opposed the Golden Knights in a game where the Jets ended up losing by a score of 2-1. They had 1 chance on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Jets netted 1 goal of the 24 shots on goal they tried.

So far this year, the Winnipeg Jets have earned a total of 29 goals, 13 points, in addition to a points percentage of .650. They have permitted 27 goals to be scored by way of 22 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Jets are sitting with 24 goals at even strength and 5 goals (29th in the league) while on the power play. They have recorded 35 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 14.29%. Winnipeg has taken 303 shots (25th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.57%, while allowing the other team 323 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.77% on their opponents 26 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.6%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Connor Hellebuyck between the pipes. Hellebuyck is the owner of a lifetime record of 206-131-36 and has participated in 389 games. Hellebuyck's quality start rate comes out to 55.8% and he has made 212 quality starts in his NHL career. He has a tally of 10,908 saves out of 11,909 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .916. His opposition is averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has conceded 1,001 goals in total. He has been a starter 380 games and his ice time sits at 22,399 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+180)

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