Blues vs Jets Prediction 5/4/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, May 4th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 1st round of the playoffs.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues were able to fight off elimination on Friday night, when they got a 5-2 win in game six. St. Louis led 1-0 after the first period and they added four more goals in the second to pull away with the win. The Blues recorded 27 shots on goal, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-6 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Schenn, Toropchenko, Walker, Broberg, and Fowler, while Binnington stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the game. 

Prior to their win in game six, the Blues also won games three and four, but did lose games one, two, and five. St. Louis has lost six of their last ten games and they finished fifth in the Central standings with 96 points. St. Louis has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 74.3% on the penalty kill this season. Cam Fowler has led St. Louis in the series with two goals, eight assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Robert Thomas has added two goals, six assists, and seven shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 3-3 with a 2.54 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this postseason. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets were unable to close out the series in game six, but they will be back on home ice for game seven. In their game six loss, Winnipeg tied the game at one in the second period and had a two on one to try for the lead, but they were stopped and allowed the last four goals in the second period for the loss. The Jets recorded 23 shots on goal, won 58.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Niederreiter and Perfetti, while Hellebuyck stopped 18 out of 23 shots before he was pulled. 

Prior to this series, the Jets defeated the Ducks by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Kings by a score of 4-1 before that. Winnipeg has won seven of their last eleven games and they finished first in the Central standings with 116 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.32 goals against per game, while also going 28.9% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with four goals, five assists, and 15 shots on goal, while Appleton and Scheifele both have six points in the series. Connor Hellebuyck is 3-3 with a 4.42 goals against average and an .815 save percentage, while Eric Comrie has played in three games in the series with a 1.40 goals against average and a .923 save percentage. 

Why the Jets will beat the Blues 

• The Jets have won each of their last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have lost each of their last six games at Canada Life Centre following a win.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre following a win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have lost the third period in five of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre following a win.

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.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last four playoff games against Western Conference opponents at Canada Life Centre.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 11 games at Canada Life Centre.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last eight Sunday night games at Canada Life Centre.
• Jaret Anderson-Dolan has recorded two points against the Blues this season – most against any opponent.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in 13 of the Blues’ last 15 night games.
• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in 17 of the Blues’ last 18 games.
• Jake Neighbours ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.

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).

Blues vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg cannot come into this matchup feeling very well after how they played in game six, but luckily for them, the home team is undefeated so far in this series. The Jets need Hellebuyck to be better, as he has really struggled in the series, but has played his best at home. St. Louis has done a very good job offensively in their home games during this series, but they have struggled on the road. I am definitely concerned about Hellebuyck in goal, but he has been better at home and Winnipeg is the better team. Take the Jets to get the game seven win. 

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML