Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4) vs St. Louis Blues (44-30-8)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -175 / St. Louis Blues +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 30, 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 (46-32-8, 50-36 ATS) are back in the series after securing a win in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets at home. The Blues were down 2-0 in the series, but responded with 7-2 and 5-1 victories to tie it all up. Jake Neighbours, Tyler Tucker, Brayden Schenn, Justin Faulk, and Robert Thomas scored for the Blues, while Jordan Binnington saved 30 of 31 shots he faced.
The Blues average 3.05 goals per game this year (13th), while they allow 2.82 GPG (11th). Robert Thomas leads the team with 87 points (23 G and 64 A). Jordan Kyrou contributes 72 points (38 G and 34 A), while Pavel Buchnevich has 64 points (23 G and 41 A).
Jordan Binnington (30-24-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Blues on Wednesday 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 (58-24-4, 42-44 ATS) opened this series with a pair of wins but then conceded 12 goals in the next two duels in St. Louis, and now the series moved back to Winnipeg, where the hosts will try to restore the lead. The Jets took a 1-0 lead in Game 4 through Kyle Connor, but the Blues scored five straight to make it 5-1. Connor Hellebuyck stopped just 13 of 18 shots he faced, while Eric Comrie registered six saves out of six 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 102 points (44 G and 58 A). Mark Scheifele has 92 points (41 G and 51 A), while Josh Morrissey chips in with 64 points (14 G and 50 A).
Connor Hellebuyck (49-14-3) is expected to start for the Jets at the goal on Wednesday 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
- Seven of the Jets’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Blues’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last five 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).
Blues vs Jets Prediction
The Jets won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of eight duels this season. After back-to-back victories by the Blues, I am not sure who’s gonna win Game 5, so I am going with Over instead. Three of four games in this series produced 6+ goals, and I expect to see at least three on Wednesday. Eight of St. Louis’ last ten games went Over. After scoring just five goals in the last three games, the Jets know they must score at least four to have a chance to win.