NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions: Sunday (Blues vs. Jets)
We have just one game on the schedule tonight, but it’s a Game 7. Can the Jets grab the win at home? Or will the Blues keep their momentum going and pick up another win?
We’ll break it down and give you our best NHL bet for Blues-Jets.
Blues vs. Jets NHL Playoffs Best Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
St. Louis Blues (+130) at Winnipeg Jets (-155) | O/U 6.5 (+136/-162)
It is good that voting for the Vezina Trophy is already in, because some people would change their vote. Connor Hellebuyck does not look like the top goalie because the Blues have been able to get through him, as he comes in allowing 3.83 goals per game and an .815 save percentage. It's been squarely on Hellebuyck because the Jets’ blueline has done well, allowing just 22.8 shots per game, and the Jets have the higher Fenwick and Corsi rates.
The Blues’ momentum has remained steady since they went on that 12-game winning streak earlier this season. It's tough to defend an offense that has been getting contributions throughout the lineup. They have eight players with at least four points and eight with multiple goals.
The Jets’ offense needs someone to step up beside Kyle Connor. The forward line is dealing with injuries, including to Mark Scheifele, who's second on the team in points. They did get Nikolaj Ehlers back, though, and he’s third in points. They need him to contribute.
Anything can happen in Game 7. Not many predicted we would see a high-scoring series, but that's been the case. We could see a back-and-forth game with a lot of goals, which makes it even better since we’re getting plus odds on the over.
Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (+136)
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