Blues vs. Jets Picks and Prediction – 4/21/2025
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St. Louis Blues (44-30-8) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
TV: ESPN2
Previous Games:
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Jets: Won Game 1, 5-3
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Blues: Lost 4 of their last 5
Head-to-Head:
Winnipeg took Game 1 with a commanding 5-3 win, extending St. Louis’ recent road struggles. The Jets now lead the series 1-0 and look to continue their dominance on home ice, where they’ve won 8 of their last 10.
St. Louis Blues Breakdown:
The Blues showed flashes in Game 1, mainly thanks to Jordan Kyrou’s two-goal performance, but their defensive inconsistencies once again surfaced. St. Louis has lost 4 of their last 5 overall and continues to battle depth issues with Torey Krug and Dylan Holloway out. Goaltending remains a concern—Binnington holds a 2.69 GAA and .900 SV%, while the team penalty kill ranks near the bottom at 74.3%. They’re capable offensively but can’t seem to string together solid three-period efforts against top-tier teams.
Key Players:
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Robert Thomas: 81 points, 60 assists
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Jordan Kyrou: 36 goals, 68 points
Winnipeg Jets Breakdown:
Winnipeg is on a tear, winning 5 straight and showing why they’re a serious postseason threat. Connor Hellebuyck remains a rock in net, with a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV%, and he made key stops in Game 1 to keep momentum on Winnipeg’s side. Despite missing Vilardi and Ehlers, the Jets’ depth shined with four different scorers contributing in the opener. Their power play (28.9%) and defense (2.32 goals allowed per game) give them a significant edge.
Key Players:
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Kyle Connor: 41 goals, 97 points
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Mark Scheifele: 75 points, 25 goals
Betting Trends:
St. Louis Blues:
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1-4 in last 5 games
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4 straight road losses
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Over has hit in 6 of last 7
Winnipeg Jets:
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5-1 in last 6 games
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8-2 in last 10 home games
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Under has hit in 12 straight Jets games
Exact Score Prediction:
Winnipeg Jets 4 – St. Louis Blues 2
Our Best Bet:
Winnipeg Jets ML (-185)
Winnipeg has the defensive structure, home-ice advantage, and goaltending edge to keep St. Louis from evening the series. The Blues’ injuries and poor penalty kill won’t hold up against a Jets squad firing on all cylinders. Hellebuyck continues to be the difference-maker, and Winnipeg’s depth steps up again to cover the puck line.
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