Match Analysis: Winnipeg Jets vs St Louis Blues – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-21
- Time: 11:40 PM UTC
- Location: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg
Game Overview
Game 2 of the first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series, following a 5-3 Jets victory in Game 1. The Jets demonstrated clutch scoring (Kyle Connor’s late winner) and improved playoff performance (Mark Scheifele became franchise playoff points leader with 41)[4].
Key Factors to Consider
- Jets’ top line (Connor, Scheifele) combined for 3G/4A in Game 1. Blues showed resilience with three goals but faltered defensively late[4].
- Jets hold psychological advantage after Game 1 win. Historical playoff context limited to current series data[4].
- No injury reports available in current data. Monitor pre-game updates.
- Jets’ home crowd ('whiteout' atmosphere with 15,225 fans) provides significant home-ice advantage[4].
- Jets aim to extend series lead; Blues must avoid 0-2 deficit. Scheifele’s record-breaking performance adds momentum[4].
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Jets -192 / Blues +160 | Winnipeg Jets | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Spread | Jets -1.5 (+140) / Blues +1.5 (-166) | Jets -1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over/under | Over 5.5 (+114) / Under 5.5 (-135) | Over 5.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Winnipeg Jets -1% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 5.5 35% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at 35% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 30.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Jets (-192) moneyline favorite with high confidence due to offensive firepower and home dominance. Over 5.5 goals (probable given Game 1’s 8-goal total and teams’ offensive capabilities)[4].
Predicted Score: Winnipeg Jets 4-2 St. Louis Blues