Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions April 12th 2025

Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets April 12th 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.

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Winnipeg vs. Chicago Key Information

• Teams: Jets at Blackhawks
• Where: United Center Chicago
• Date: Saturday, April 12th
• Betting Odds WPG -281 | CHI +226 O/U 5.5

The Jets Can Win If…

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 54-21-4 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players. They trailed 2-0 early but responded with seven of the game’s next nine goals, including two empty-netters in the third period.

Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times, with two empty-netters. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, including Vladislav Namestnikov, who found the net for the third time this season. Logan Stanley added his first goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play for his first of the season.

Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his 9th goal on an empty net and also contributed his 9th assist. Mark Scheifele, who scored his 8th goal earlier in the game, added his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Josh Morrissey was credited with two assists, bringing his season total to 13.

Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another that tied the score at 3-3 in the second period. After taking a 4-3 lead in the third, they gave up another goal to the Lightning, but that was the last one they would allow. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and a save percentage of 86.7%.

• Through their last three games, the Jets have a record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 0-3 over-under mark.
• Across Winnipeg’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 7-3. This includes going 5-5 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 2-8.

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The Blackhawks Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 23-46-10. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense had to contend with 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom’s 38 saves helped secure the win.

Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net. Teravainen’s goal came on a power play, as did Jones’s.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to nine for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways.

On the defensive end, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with one at 10:16 and another with just 4 seconds left.

• Through their last three games, the Blackhawks have a record of 2-1. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
• Chicago has put together a record of 3-7 in their last ten games (regular season). The team’s record vs the puck line was just 4-6, in addition to an over-under mark of 6-4.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Blackhawks to defeat the Jets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +226, I’m placing a wager on the Blackhawks to win outright.

Our projections have the Blackhawks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blackhawks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Jets Continue Presidents’ Trophy Push Against Rebuilding Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets have their eyes on history—and the Chicago Blackhawks stand in their way Saturday night as Winnipeg looks to tighten its grip on the Presidents’ Trophy down the stretch.

The Jets (54-21-4, 112 points) are leading the NHL in points and enter the weekend riding a two-game winning streak, including a dominant 4-0 shutout over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. With just three games left in the regular season, Winnipeg is closing in on its first Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history.

Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves in Thursday’s win for his eighth shutout and 45th victory of the season—both franchise records.

“You honestly can’t put into words how important he is to our team… What he’s doing this year is special,”

– Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey on Hellebuyck’s incredible season.

Hellebuyck joins an elite group of goalies with 45 or more wins in a single season, continuing to serve as the backbone for a Winnipeg team that’s peaking at the right time. The victory over Dallas also featured milestone moments for key forwards.

Kyle Connor scored twice to reach 94 points on the season (40G, 54A), while Mark Scheifele hit a career-high 85 points (38G, 47A) with an assist.

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While Winnipeg is chasing glory, the Blackhawks (23-46-10, 56 points) are simply playing for pride. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, Chicago has endured a difficult season filled with growing pains. Still, the Blackhawks delivered a bright spot Thursday with a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins.

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Veteran Nick Foligno scored twice and Ryan Donato hit the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career—a rare feat in recent Chicago history.

“He’s got a great role here… and we’re thrilled for him. He’s been a great competitor for us,”

– Nick Foligno on Donato becoming Chicago’s first 30-goal scorer since 2022.

Donato joined Alex DeBrincat (41 goals in 2021-22) as the only Blackhawks players to hit the 30-goal plateau in the last three seasons. Tyler Bertuzzi and rookie Kevin Korchinski also scored for a team hoping to close the season with something to build on.

The Blackhawks had lost six of their last seven prior to the win, and now face the unenviable task of stopping a red-hot Winnipeg team with everything on the line.