NHL Game Preview: Jets Battle Blackhawks with Updated Predictions & Odds
Updated March 31, 2026. The Winnipeg Jets visit the United Center to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Puck drops at 8:30 p.m. ET with coverage on TSN3 and CHSN.
Game outlook
This NHL game preview finds Winnipeg favored to control play. The Jets are expected to frustrate Chicago’s attack and protect a slim playoff push.
Filmogaz.com projects the Blackhawks team total Under 2.5 as the best bet. That play was listed at +100 and is playable down to -120 at publication.
Why the Under makes sense
Chicago has gone 5-12 SU since the Olympic break ended. Offense has been scarce, at 2.34 goals per game since February 24.
The Blackhawks rank near the bottom in shots for and shots against per game since the Olympics. They are also 23rd in goals allowed per game in that span.
Player angles and same-game parlay
Filmogaz.com notes defensive scoring opportunities against Chicago. Josh Morrissey has recorded an assist in four consecutive games.
Neal Pionk has posted multiple shots on goal in four of five games since returning. Chicago allows extra shots to blueliners.
- Suggested SGP: Blackhawks team total Under 2.5
- Josh Morrissey Over 0.5 assists
- Neal Pionk Over 1.5 shots on goal
- Combined payout listed near +700 at time of publishing
Odds and lines
Odds at publication showed Winnipeg on the moneyline. Jets were -152 and the Blackhawks +126.
Puck line read Jets -1.5, Blackhawks +1.5. Game total sat at 6 goals (Over 6 / Under 6).
Trends and goaltending
The Jets have hit the Under in 16 of their last 25 games. That trend translated to +8.45 units and a 31% ROI over that span.
Winnipeg ranked 10th in goals allowed per game in March. Connor Hellebuyck continued to supply reliable netminding.
Photo note
A Reuters Connect image shows Neal Pionk celebrating a goal for the Jets. The photo accompanied the original coverage.
Final note
As Jets battle Blackhawks, updated predictions and odds lean toward Winnipeg controlling the tempo. Check Filmogaz.com for injury updates and live odds.
