Predictions, Odds, and Betting Picks for Game 3 between the Jets and Blues

• The Winnipeg Jets are -120 road favorites in Game 3 of their Round 1 series against the St Louis Blues
• St Louis returns home where it has won 12 games in a row
• Read below for Jets vs Blues prediction, odds and prop pick for Thursday’s game on ESPN2

It’s just about do or die for the St Louis Blues, who return home facing a 2-0 series deficit to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The Jets, who won the President’s Trophy as the league’s best regular-season team, had the best road record in the NHL this season, going a stellar 26-15-0. Action gets underway at 9:30pm ET from the Enterprise Center in St Louis, with ESPN2 carrying the broadcast.

Check our Jets vs Blues Game 3 prediction below.

Winnipeg Jets vs St Louis Blues Odds

The Blues find themselves as the home underdog, getting +100 odds on the moneyline. Betting on the upset would deliver a nice $100 profit for a $100 wager. It will cost slightly more to net $100 if you bet the Jets, who are set at -120 odds. The total is set at 5.0 goals, with the teams going Under in Game 2.

Odds as of April 24 at Bet365 Sportsbook. Browse the available NHL betting apps for Thursday’s games.

These two teams are on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to the Stanley Cup odds. Despite their top spot in the league standings Winnipeg is still a “prove it” title bet, checking in at +750, tied for the third-best. St Louis, meanwhile, is 15th, with only New Jersey having lower odds than they, sitting at +12500 to win it all.

Blues Seek Bounce Back

St Louis didn’t get blown out of the building in Winnipeg, but they still didn’t do enough to get on the board in this series.

The Blues hope a change of venue can shake up a series.

They’ve been dynamite at the Enterprise Center, as they ended the year on an NHL-best 12-game winning streak on home ice.

During that time, they led the NHL in scoring at 4.75 goals per game, and ranked Top 5 in goals against at 1.83.

The Blues’ offense has scored four goals over the first two games in this series, and was held to a single goal on 22 shots in Game 2, failing to tally past Connor Hellebuyck after Jimmy Snuggerud’s power play goal in the dying seconds of the first period.

The last time St Louis dropped a game at home was on Feb 22 – to the Winnipeg Jets.

Jets Try to Build On Lead

Winnipeg might be the President’s Trophy winner, but they’re far from familiar territory: this is the first time since 2021 they’ve been positioned in a 2-0 series lead.

They continue to work over the Blues, though, with four straight wins and eight over the last nine head-to-head meetings.

Up front, the stars have led the way offensively, with Mark Scheifele currently leading the playoffs with a pair of goals and five points, and Kyle Connor with two goals and four points.

The Jets got the type of performance they’d seen all season from Connor Hellebuyck, who turned away 21 of 22 shots. That was a big bounce back from the series opener, when his teammates outscored his so-so performance, when he allowed three goals on just 17 shots.

Jets vs Blues Prediction

I think the 2-0 series lead will allow the Jets to settle into their game early and withstand whatever the Blues throw at them early.

While St Louis has had great success at home of late, the Jets have won three straight at that rink, holding the Blues to an average of 2.33 goals per game.

If Hellebuyck lives up to his Vezina-level performance of the regular season, the Jets should take a stranglehold of this series.

• Jets vs Blues Pick: Jets ML (-120 at Bet365)

The Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues are set to face off in Game 3 of their playoff series, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be looking to gain an edge in what promises to be a hard-fought battle.

The Jets come into Game 3 with momentum on their side after a convincing 4-1 victory in Game 2. They will be looking to build on that success and take control of the series with another strong performance. Led by their dynamic offense, which includes stars like Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler, the Jets have the firepower to put up goals in bunches.

On the other hand, the Blues will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing Game 2 performance. They will need their top players, such as Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O’Reilly, to step up and lead the way if they hope to come out on top in Game 3. The Blues are known for their physical style of play and will look to impose their will on the Jets from the opening faceoff.

As for the odds and betting picks for Game 3, the Jets are currently favored to win with odds of -130, while the Blues are underdogs with odds of +110. This means that a $130 bet on the Jets would net a $100 profit, while a $100 bet on the Blues would net a $110 profit.

In terms of betting picks, the Jets have been playing well and have the momentum on their side, making them a solid pick to win Game 3. However, the Blues are a resilient team and should not be counted out, especially playing in front of their home crowd.

Ultimately, Game 3 between the Jets and Blues is shaping up to be a thrilling contest with plenty of excitement and drama. Both teams will be giving it their all in search of a crucial victory, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle until the final buzzer sounds.