Blackhawks vs Jets Prediction & Odds - 4/12/2025

The Winnipeg Jets bring their high-octane offense to the United Center this Saturday, boasting an impressive 53-21-4 record against a struggling Chicago squad that's managed just 22 wins this season.

Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 save percentage could prove decisive against the Blackhawks' Spencer Knight, whose .904 career mark hints at potential vulnerability when facing the NHL's 4th highest-scoring team.

Chicago's home ice advantage might provide some spark, but the numbers suggest a tough night ahead as the Blackhawks welcome the red-hot Jets to the Windy City.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets preview

The surging Winnipeg Jets (53-21-4) head to the United Center this Saturday night looking to continue their dominance over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks (22-46-10), who've been desperately searching for answers all season long.

Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 career save percentage gives the Jets a massive edge between the pipes compared to Spencer Knight's .904, which might be the difference-maker in what's otherwise shaping up as a mismatch on paper.

Winnipeg's powerplay has been absolutely lethal this season, converting at an impressive 29.19% clip while Chicago's penalty kill (80%) will have its hands full containing the Jets' fourth-ranked offense (264 goals).

Despite their disappointing campaign, the Blackhawks have shown flashes of offensive capability with a respectable 10.88% shooting percentage, though they've generated the fewest shots in the league (1,911).

The last time these teams met, Winnipeg's disciplined approach was evident as they limited themselves to just 4 penalty minutes while maintaining offensive pressure with 26 shots.

Chicago's home-ice advantage might provide some comfort, but they'll need to drastically improve upon their last outing – a shutout loss to Pittsburgh where they couldn't convert any of their 26 shots or two power play chances.

The betting lines heavily favor the Jets (-145), but don't count the Blackhawks out entirely, as hockey's unpredictability and Chicago's +125 underdog status might just make this worth a second look for value hunters.

I'm expecting a closer battle than the records suggest, with Chicago's desperation potentially making this more interesting than your typical 1st vs. 30th matchup – though Winnipeg's superior firepower should eventually prevail.

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