The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action on Friday.
Winnipeg have won majority of their games so far this season. They are currently first in the Western Conference Central with 35 points and will look to further solidify their position with a win.
Chicago are battling with poor form this season and are desperately looking to break a losing run it with a better performance in this game. They have lost more than half of their games and are languishing last with 18 points in the Western Conference Central standings.
Jets vs Blackhawks Odds
Jets vs Blackhawks Match Details
Fixture: Jets vs Blackhawks
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 2022; 8:30 pm EDT
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Jets vs Blackhawks Key Stats
Winnipeg's offense has done a great job lately with contributions from players like Pierre-Luc Dubois and Mark Scheifele. Both these players have over 12 goals and over 15 assists each. The team will need them not only in this game, but throughout the season, as they are looking to build up a strong offensive unit around them.
Winnipeg's defense has helped them get positive results and that makes them look settled as a team. Not conceding more than 2.6 goals per game on average this season has further helped them. With goaltenders providing them with all the support they need, the defense will be composed coming into the game.
Chicago has been poor on offense and it has hampered their chances this season. Players like Max Domi and Jonathan Toews have scored goals, but a lot more is expected of them. Overall contributions from the players have been below average and that needs to change immediately.
Their defense also needs radical changes in order to make them a better team for future games. Different goaltenders have failed to manage things, conceding over 3.55 goals per game on average this season.
Jets vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction
This game is very much one-sided as Winnipeg are in golden touch. Having played better away from home and with a better team, they look very much prepared for this battle.
On the other hand, Chicago have been on the receiving end of things and could not make its home advantage count. Overall, it's going to be a difficult outing for them, and are likely to lose this one too.