Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 10/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6 last season) will try to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-6 last year) at Canada Life Centre on Friday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-2 defeat against the Hockey Club in their previous contest . The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in the loss. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 26 shots they tried. They also had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. Chicago earned 17 minutes in the box for this game.

While at even strength, the Blackhawks gave up 233 goals while notching 139. Chicago Blackhawks opponents had 231 power play tries (27th in professional hockey) and tallied 56 goals in those chances. When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks notched 178 goals (32nd in the league) over the course of last year and conceded 289. Chicago tried 2,153 shots and had a shooting percentage of 8.3%. For the prior campaign, the had a total of 52 points and their points percentage was .317. The Blackhawks had 2,681 shots attempted against them and held a save percentage of .892. Chicago finished with 235 power play chances and added 39 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 16.60%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Petr Mrazek. Opponents have scored 1,018 goals against Mrazek in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.80. Mrazek has been in goal for 390 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 21,808 mins played. He has amassed a record of 168-155-38 and got the start in 359 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Mrazek has 184 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .513. Mrazek has had 10,972 shots against him and he has 9,954 total saves.

In their last contest, Winnipeg went up against the Oilers in a matchup where the Jets ended up with the win by a final score of 6-0. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and earned 2 out of those tries. The Jets earned 6 goals out of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

Last year, the Winnipeg Jets tallied 259 goals, 110 points, as well as a points percentage of .671. They permitted 198 goals to be scored by of a combination of 147 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Jets accumulated 214 goals at even strength and 45 goals (22nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They had a total of 240 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 18.75%. Winnipeg attempted 2,488 shots (17th in the league) and accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.41%, while allowing the other team 2,429 shots. They recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.13% on their opponent's 223 power play chances, and their save percentage was at 91.8%.

For the opposition you will find Connor Hellebuyck defending the goal. He has accrued 14,121 saves out of 15,402 shots tried, giving him a save % of .917. Hellebuyck has a lifetime mark of 275-173-41 and has played in 505 games. He has made the start in 496 games and has played 29,258 minutes. Hellebuyck's quality start percentage is 58.5% and he has 290 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,281 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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