St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions October 22nd 2024

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Blues. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blues. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

Winnipeg vs. St. Louis Key Information

• Teams: Jets at Blues
• Where: Enterprise Center St. Louis
• Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
• Betting Odds WPG -151 | STL +127 O/U 5.5

The Jets Can Win If…

With a 6-3 win over the Penguins, the Jets improved to 5-0-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After trailing 2-0 in the second period, the Jets responded with six unanswered goals. Six different players contributed to the scoring, with Nino Niederreiter’s goal at 2:30 in the third period securing the victory.

Winnipeg fired 37 shots on goal and scored 6 times in their 6-3 win over Pittsburgh. The Jets were held scoreless in the first period, but Kyle Connor’s 4th goal of the season got them on the board in the second. Mark Scheifele followed with his 5th goal, while Vladislav Namestnikov added his 2nd.

Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton each netted their 2nd goals of the season, and Nino Niederreiter scored his 1st on an empty net. Winnipeg had 24 giveaways and recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 6th assist on Niederreiter’s goal.

Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another early in the third period, but they didn’t give up another, leading to a 6-3 win. Eric Comrie made 39 saves with a 92.9% save percentage. The Jets’ defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 21 hits.

• Winnipeg will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 3-0 over their past three games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 2-1.
• Across Winnipeg’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 4-6, in addition to an over-under mark of 6-3-1.

The Blues Can Win If…

With a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes, the Blues improved to 4-2-0 this season. St. Louis fell behind early, allowing a goal just 1:21 into the first period, but they responded with four different players finding the net.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. As the underdogs on the puck line, the Blues covered with the win.

St. Louis took 19 shots on goal, with four different players finding the net in their 4-3 win over Carolina. Kasperi Kapanen scored his first goal of the season, while Dylan Holloway added his first as a Blue. Mathieu Joseph scored his second goal of the season and also picked up his first assist.

After a scoreless first period, the Blues scored three times in the second, with Jake Neighbours netting his second goal of the season. St. Louis recorded 18 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Blues will look to bounce back after giving up the first goal just 1:21 into the game and allowing two more early in the 3rd period. Joel Hofer made 37 saves with a 92.5% save percentage, while the defense added 3 takeaways and 27 hits.

• The Blues have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. Against the spread, the team is 2-1 in these same games while going 1-2 on the over/under.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Blues have gone 6-4 straight up. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 7-3, in addition to an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Blues to pick up on a win over the Jets at home. With the moneyline sitting at +127, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Blues straight-up.

Our projections have the Blues pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blues, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Defense-First Jets Aim for 6-0-0 Start as They Battle Blues

The Winnipeg Jets are off to a scorching start this season, driven by a defense-first mentality and the stellar play of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets will look to remain unbeaten as they visit the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, aiming for a perfect 6-0-0 start to the season.

Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, has been lights out in his first four games, posting a 1.25 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage. After taking a break on Sunday, where Eric Comrie stepped in for a rare start and helped lead the Jets to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hellebuyck is expected to return to the net against St. Louis.

Despite falling behind 2-0 early in the game against Pittsburgh, Winnipeg’s resilience was on display as they mounted a second-period comeback to score three straight goals and eventually win the game.

The Jets’ success has been fueled by their defensive mindset, allowing Hellebuyck to thrive behind a disciplined team structure.

The Jets have been historically strong, becoming only the fifth Canadian team in the past 30 years to start a season 5-0-0, according to NHL.com.

Blues Looking to Keep Rolling

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are coming off two consecutive wins, closing out a four-game homestand. After a 1-0 overtime victory against the New York Islanders and a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis has gained momentum despite some offensive struggles from their top line.

Blues center Robert Thomas has posted just one goal and three assists through six games and has been held scoreless in the past three. Coach Drew Bannister has reunited Thomas with winger Jordan Kyrou to spark more offense, though Bannister remains confident Thomas will regain his form.

The Blues are likely to turn to goaltender Jordan Binnington to face the Jets after Joel Hofer started the last two games. St. Louis has also been adjusting their defensive pairings due to Nick Leddy’s absence with a lower-body injury. Ryan Suter has moved up to the top pairing alongside Colton Parayko, while Pierre-Olivier Joseph has slotted into Suter’s previous spot.

Key Matchups

Hellebuyck vs. Binnington

Hellebuyck has been almost impenetrable so far this season, and Binnington will need to match that level of performance for the Blues to have a chance. The goaltending battle will likely be crucial to determining the outcome.

Jets’ Defense vs. Blues’ Top Line

With the Blues’ top line struggling for offensive consistency, Winnipeg’s defense will look to suppress scoring chances and give Hellebuyck the support he needs. If Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou can break through, it could provide a much-needed offensive spark for St. Louis.

Jets’ Depth Scoring

Winnipeg has shown the ability to bounce back when down, and their depth scoring has been key to that. If they can continue to get contributions from across their lineup, it could spell trouble for the Blues.

Game Outlook

The Jets will look to keep their unbeaten streak alive with a strong defensive performance led by Hellebuyck. St. Louis, on the other hand, will be eager to extend their win streak and capitalize on home ice. The Blues need more offensive production from their top players, while the Jets are seeking to maintain their defensive structure and avoid falling behind early.

Prediction

Winnipeg’s defense and goaltending have been top-notch, and unless St. Louis can break through offensively, the Jets should have the edge in this matchup.

Jets 3, Blues 1