In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 7th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 52-21-4 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Jets outshot Utah by a total of 33-28, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Jets defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-0, but did lose to the Kings by a score of 4-1 before that. Winnipeg has won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 108 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 2.34 goals against per game, while also going 29.3% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 38 goals, 53 assists, and 250 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 38 goals, 45 assists, and 166 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 43-12-3 with a 2.04 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this year.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 43-28-7 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 5-4 in their last game. St. Louis led 4-0 in the second period, but they allowed four goals in the last 25 minutes and barely hung on for the win. The Blues were out shot by a total of 39-22, won 53.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Bolduc (2), Buchnevich, Neighbours, and Thomas, while Binnington stopped 35 out of 39 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blues defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-4 and the Red Wings by a score of 2-1. St. Louis has won 12 games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 93 points. St. Louis has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 73.6% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 21 goals, 54 assists, and 138 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 33 goals, 32 assists, and 223 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 27-21-4 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Why the Jets will beat the Blues
- The Jets have won each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have lost five of their last six games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre following a win.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last five games when leading after the first period.
Why the Blues will beat the Jets
- The Blues have won each of their last 12 games.
- The Jets have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the last five games between the Blues and Jets.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Jets’ last 10 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven night games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five home games.
- Cole Perfetti has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded a point in each of his last six appearances with the Jets as favorites.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Pavel Buchnevich has scored a goal in four of his five previous appearances in night games at Canada Life Centre.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 12 games against Central Division opponents.
Jets vs Blues Prediction
St. Louis comes into this contest as the hottest team in the NHL, but they will be on the road against one of the top teams in the league here. The Blues are 20-14-4 on the road this year, while the Jets are 28-6-4 at home. Winnipeg has lost two of their last three games and they need to be careful, as Dallas is just three points behind them in the Central. The Jets have been one of the top defensive teams in the NHL this season, but they have allowed four goals in two of their last three and will face a St. Louis team that has scored ten goals in their last two games. Take the over here.