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Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
Jonathan Toews finally faces the Chicago Blackhawks — the team that made him a legend — as he leads his hometown Winnipeg Jets into Thursday night’s matchup at Canada Life Centre.
Toews, who spent 15 seasons in Chicago and captained three Stanley Cup titles, has two goals and three assists in 10 games since returning from a two-year absence. Winnipeg enters at 7-3-0 after a 4-3 overtime win over Minnesota.
The Blackhawks (5-3-2) arrive off a 7-3 road win against Ottawa, where Connor Bedard notched his first career hat trick and an assist. Bedard has four goals and two assists in six career games against Winnipeg.
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Line Movement and Odds
The NHL odds board opened with Winnipeg -215 on the moneyline and has climbed to -239, signaling sharp support for the home side. Chicago sits around +196. The total is steady at 6.0, with the under juiced at -120.
Puckline bettors are seeing value on Chicago +1.5 (-126), while the Jets -1.5 (+104) offers a higher payout for those expecting another decisive home effort.
Matchup Breakdown
Winnipeg has leaned on elite playmaking from Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. Connor has 17 points in his last 10 games versus Chicago, and Scheifele leads the team with 15 points in 10 contests. The Jets are fifth in power play conversion and top three in goals against, making them one of the NHL’s most balanced teams.
Chicago’s young core continues to progress. Bedard’s 12 points in 10 games highlight a fast, creative offense, and goaltender Spencer Knight (4-0-1, 1.76 GAA) has been the stabilizing force behind their solid start. The Hawks are 6-1 against the puckline overall, including 6-1 as underdogs, showing strong betting value in close games.
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Injuries and Conditions
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Adam Lowry (C) – Out, hip
- Cole Perfetti (C) – Out, lower body
- Dylan Samberg (D) – Out, wrist
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Laurent Brossoit (G) – Out, hip
- Ilya Mikheyev (RW) – Questionable, upper body
- Shea Weber (D) – Out, lower body
Best Bets and Prediction
The Jets are 6-2 straight up as favorites and 6-3 overall. Chicago has been profitable against the puckline but faces one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Expect Toews and Winnipeg to control tempo with veteran depth and power play precision.
Projected Score: Winnipeg 4, Chicago 2
Best Bet: Jets -1.5 (+104)
Lean: Under 6 (-120)
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