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Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The division rival Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Jets as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
The Blackhawks were a 7-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at -263 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Winnipeg, they were a 5-1 winner as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Jets at -110 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Winnipeg:
Team record: 20-9-3 SU
Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games
Chicago:
Team record: 10-22-1 SU
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Next up:
Winnipeg home to Minnesota Saturday, December 30
Chicago at Dallas Friday, December 29