Jets vs Blues Prediction 4/9/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 9th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 34-31-12 this season after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Winnipeg had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the last three goals to pull away with the win. The Jets out shot Seattle by a total of 31-24, won 58.3% of the face-offs, and went 3-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor (2), Lambert, Namestnikov, Toews, and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Stars by a score of 3-0 before that. The Jets have won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 80 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 2.99 goals against per game, while also going 18.4% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 34 goals and 63 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 38 goals and 51 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 22-21-11 with a 2.76 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this season. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 33-32-12 this year after they lost to the Avalanche by a score of 3-1 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but that was the only goal they could find in the loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 37-19, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Thomas, while Hofer stopped 34 out of 37 shots, which was a .919 save percentage.

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 and the Ducks by a score of 6-2. The Blues have lost three of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 78 points. St. Louis has scored 2.66 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 22 goals and 35 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added 17 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 12-19-7 with a 3.29 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this year. 

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Jets have lost eight of their last 10 road games following a win.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Enterprise Center.
• The Blues have won the second period in each of their last four games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last four games at Enterprise Center.
• The Blues have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as an away underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have lost the second period in five of their last six games as home favorites when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blues’ last eight night games against the Jets following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Jets’ last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Ten of the last 12 games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 17 of the Blues’ last 18 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six games against Central Division opponents.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has scored at least one goal in each of the Blues’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• Robert Thomas has scored the last goal in three of the Blues’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blues’ last six home games against the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in four of the Jets’ last five games.
• Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Jets vs Blues Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Jets are 15-17-6 on the road this year, while the Blues are 18-13-7 at home. St. Louis has won two of their last three games and they have allowed two goals in three of their last four. Both teams are playing well defensively right now, but Winnipeg has really turned things around over the last month. Take the Jets here.

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML