In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, May 4, at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues (47-33-8, 51-37 ATS) needed a win in Game 6 of the series against the Jets as they faced elimination, and they delivered a 5-2 victory to force Game 7. St. Louis scored four goals in the second period and deservedly clinched the win. Philip Broberg, Nathan Walker, Brayden Schenn, Cam Fowler, and Alexey Toropchenko scored for the Blues, while Jordan Binnington saved 21 of 23 shots he saved.
The Blues average 3.05 goals per game this year (13th), while they allow 2.82 GPG (11th). Robert Thomas leads the team with 89 points (23 G and 66 A). Jordan Kyrou contributes 72 points (38 G and 34 A), while Pavel Buchnevich has 64 points (23 G and 41 A).
Jordan Binnington (31-25-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Blues on Sunday against the Jets. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.69 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and three shutouts.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets (59-25-4, 43-45 ATS) had a 2-0 and 3-2 lead in this series, but they will need one more victory to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Jets lost Game 6, 5-2, but at least they have an opportunity to win the series at home. Cole Perfetti and Nino Niederreiter scored for the Jets, while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 23 shots and Eric Comrie stopped four of four shots.
The Jets score 3.35 goals per game on average (4th), while they concede 2.32 GPG (1st). This season, Kyle Connor leads the team with 106 points (45 G and 61 A). Mark Scheifele has 93 points (41 G and 52 A), while Josh Morrissey chips in with 65 points (14 G and 51 A).
Connor Hellebuyck (50-15-3) is expected to start for the Jets at the goal on Sunday against the Blues. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.01 goals per game this year with a .925 SV% and eight shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blues’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Blues’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Jets’ last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The St. Louis Blues rank 28th in the league for shots per game this season (26.7).
- The St. Louis Blues rank T8th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.93).
Jets vs Blues Prediction
The Jets won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Blues were better in three of the last four. Five of six H2Hs in the current series went Over, which was the case in each of the last four. I am going with another Over, even though it’s a deciding Game 7 tilt. Connor Hellebuyck is not the same goalie he was in the regular season; he allows 4.42 goals per game in this series, and I am sure the Blues will score 3+ goals here. They managed to do it in each of the last four games. I expect at least six goals in this exciting clash.