Jets vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 31

The Winnipeg Jets (31-30-12) hit the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (27-34-13, losers of three in a row) at United Center. The contest on Tuesday, March 31 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 outings for the Blackhawks (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 20 goals while their defense has conceded 36 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (7.4%).

Jets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Jets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+128)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets are 6-12-18 in overtime matchups as part of a 31-30-12 overall record.
• Winnipeg has 30 points (11-12-8) in the 31 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 13 games this season the Jets registered just one goal, they've finished 0-11-2 (two points).
• Winnipeg has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-5-2 record).
• The Jets have scored at least three goals 45 times, and are 28-9-8 in those games (to register 64 points).
• In the 25 games when Winnipeg has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 12-9-4.
• In the 26 games when it outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 10-13-3 (23 points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 46 games, going 21-17-8 to record 50 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 27-34-13 record this season and are 7-13-20 in contests that have required overtime.
• Chicago has earned 28 points (10-7-8) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 36 games, earning 51 points from those contests.
• This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 28 games and registered 31 points with a record of 13-10-5.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 50 times this season, and earned 43 points in those games.

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Jets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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