Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/27/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (-190) Blackhawks (+155)

The Winnipeg Jets (20-9-3) are hitting the road to United Center on Wednesday where they will try to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (10-22-1). The moneyline on this game has Winnipeg at -190 and Chicago is coming in at +155. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-1 victory over the Bruins in their previous outing. Winnipeg accrued 4 mins in the box in this matchup. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 2 goals. The Jets had a good offensive outing in this victory. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 33 shots they attempted.

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Winnipeg Jets opponents have tallied 96 power play tries (30th in the NHL) and have scored 24 goals in those attempts. The Jets have had 920 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .912. Winnipeg has attempted 994 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.0%. When at even strength, the Jets have given up 57 goals while having 91 on the offensive side of the ice. Winnipeg has tallied 99 power play chances and they have scored 18 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 18.18%. For the year, they have accumulated 43 points and their points percentage is sitting at .672. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 109 goals (9th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have surrendered 81.

The man in net for this game is Connor Hellebuyck. In his career, Hellebuyck has accrued 266 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .578. His save percentage currently is at .916 for his 27,134 minutes played. Hellebuyck has seen 14,295 shot attempts against him and has accrued 13,099 saves. Opponents have racked up 1,196 goals versus Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.64. He has accumulated a mark of 254-160-39 and he started in 460 games. Hellebuyck has been involved in 469 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Chicago faced off against the Blues in an outing where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a tally of 7-5. They had 2 power play chances in this game and earned 1 out of those tries. The Blackhawks scored 5 goals out of the 20 shots on goal they pursued.

Chicago has taken 880 shots (30th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.09%, while allowing the opposition 1,079 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 74.29% on their opponents 105 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.7%. They have earned 104 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 12.50%. The Blackhawks have racked up 67 goals at even strength and 13 goals (29th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 122 goals to be scored by of a combination of 95 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 80 goals, 21 points, and a points percentage of .318.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Petr Mrazek in the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.78 goals/game and he has relinquished 917 goals overall. Mrazek's percentage of quality starts sits at 51.1% and he has made 166 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 325 games and has played 19,799 minutes. Mrazek has accrued a lifetime mark of 158-135-34 and has been in net for 355 games. He has racked up 8,966 saves out of the 9,883 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .907.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-190)

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