Jets vs Blackhawks Same Game Parlay: Connor, Bedard and Winnipeg ML

If you have never built a same game parlay, Saturday afternoon at the United Center is a gentle place to start. The Winnipeg Jets (9-8-3) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-1) for a 3:30 PM ET puck drop, and the matchup is lopsided enough that the logic behind each pick is easy to follow.

A same game parlay, or SGP, simply means you stack several bets from one game into a single ticket. Every leg has to win for the ticket to cash, so the goal is to choose legs that make sense together. Here is a three-leg build with the Jets on the moneyline, Kyle Connor to take 3 or more shots on goal, and Connor Bedard to record at least one point. Prices for player props move around, so check your book for the exact number before you bet.

Leg 1: Jets to Win the Game

The moneyline is the simplest bet in hockey: pick the team that wins. Winnipeg is the favorite at roughly -155 on DraftKings and -160 on FanDuel, with Chicago around +130. That means you risk about $155 to win $100 on the Jets, so it is not a big payout on its own, but it is the foundation of the parlay.

The reasons to trust it are strong. Winnipeg has won five straight and is scoring 5.4 goals per game over that stretch. Chicago is 1-4 over its last five, ranks 32nd in the league in goals per game at 2.2, and allows 4.1 goals per game, the second-most in the NHL. The Blackhawks have also lost nine of their last eleven games, and the Jets have won eight of the last ten meetings between the two teams.

The one caution is that Winnipeg is not a perfect team. Goaltending has been shaky and the Jets have given up goals on the road, which is why this is a favorite worth backing but not a lock.

Leg 2: Kyle Connor 3+ Shots on Goal

A shots on goal prop is one of the easiest props for a beginner to understand: you are only counting how many times a player puts the puck on the net. Goals, by comparison, are much harder to predict. Connor is Winnipeg’s most dangerous scorer, with 16 goals, 8 assists and 85 shots through 20 games. That works out to about 4.2 shots per game, comfortably above the 3 you need.

Sportsbooks list Connor’s main shots line at 3.5, so the 3+ version is a step down in difficulty that usually comes with a smaller payout. Either way, check your book for the current price. Chicago is among the league’s weakest teams at limiting shots, so Connor should see plenty of chances to fire away.

Keep in mind that a shot only counts if it reaches the goalie or goes in, so missed shots and blocked shots do not help you. That is why choosing a line below a player’s average gives you some room for a quiet night.

Leg 3: Connor Bedard 1+ Point

For the third leg, we look at the home team’s best player. A point means a goal or an assist, so Connor Bedard has two ways to cash this bet. He has 5 goals and 10 assists this season, a pace of 1.2 points per game, which is excellent for a player on a struggling team. He has also recorded at least one assist in nine of the Blackhawks’ last ten home games at the United Center.

Chicago’s offense is thin, which is the risk here: if the Blackhawks only score once or twice, Bedard has to be involved. The upside is that when Chicago does score, the puck usually runs through him. Pairing a favorite with the underdog’s best player is a classic way to build a parlay, and it also helps if the game turns into a higher-scoring one.

Odds on this prop vary by sportsbook, and some books price Bedard to record a point at plus-money. Check your book for the exact line.

The Full Parlay

Put the three legs together and you have a ticket built on a simple story: Winnipeg is the better team playing a Chicago club that gives up a lot of goals, Connor gets the shot volume, and Bedard gets his usual share of Chicago’s offense. The combined price depends on your sportsbook, so add the legs to your betting slip to see the final payout before you place it.

• Winnipeg Jets moneyline (about -155 to -160)
• Kyle Connor 3+ shots on goal (check your book for the price)
• Connor Bedard 1+ point (check your book for the price)

As a beginner, keep your stake small, remember that all three legs must hit, and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Parlays pay more because they are harder to win, so treat this as entertainment rather than a sure thing.