St Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets Handicapping Preview & Pick

The St. Louis Blues (43-28-7) and Winnipeg Jets (52-22-4) will battle for the fourth time this season when they meet on Monday, April 7 at 10:30 PM ET. The game will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Winnipeg is currently listed as favorites with a moneyline from MyBookie at -165.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The Blues have won their last 12 games and offer some of the best momentum you could ask for heading into this matchup. Their latest successful encounter was a 5-4 performance over the Colorado Avalanche.

St. Louis jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period. However, they steadily allowed the Avalanche to put up good numbers. Zack Bolduc led with two goals and Robert Thomas had a goal and three assists to get the offense moving.

Their offense has accumulated 3.04 goals and 26.8 shot attempts a game. On defense, they have allowed 2.82 goals and 27.5 shots a game. This offers a solid foundation for the differential each game.

The Blues’ power play opportunities have been somewhat lacking. They have scored 40 times and have allowed 48 with a power play percentage at 21.7. Their penalty kill percentage is not far behind the Jets at 73.6, but it is not as strong as the league’s average.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Jets are 3-2 over their last five games and are back home after a three-game road stretch (1-2). Their recent battle was a 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, marking their second loss in three games.

Utah scored early in the first period but eventually had their way as the game went on. They had a 3-0 lead entering the third period. Mark Scheifele scored the Jets’ only goal in the third period, which was on a power play opportunity.

Winnipeg has been averaging 3.39 goals and taking 27.9 shots each matchup. Their defense is allowing opponents to get 2.34 goals and fire off 27.1 shots a game. This is a much more appealing margin of safety in comparison to the Blues output.

The Jets are appealing with power plays, scoring a total of 61 goals and allowing 40 with a power play percentage at 29.3. Their penalty kill percentage comes in at 79.2, which is appealing in comparison to the league average.      

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases appealing opportunities with St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets betting odds, revealing the Jets as favorites to succeed. The Blues have gone 20-14-4 on the road and the Jets are dominant at home with a 28-6-4 record.

Despite the Blues’ impressive run, they are just outside the window to clinch a playoff spot in the Central Division. The Jets currently lead in this division. The Jets are likely going to use this as another opportunity to gain a good win before they start preparing for the playoffs. Look for the Jets to win at home.

Final Pick: Winnipeg Jets -165