Jets vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3

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The Winnipeg Jets go on the road Thursday to play the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The Jets lead the series 2-0. The Blues are underdogs (-102) against the Jets (-117).

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Thursday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

Jets vs. Blues Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Blues 4, Jets 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-102)
  • Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets are 13-4-17 in overtime contests on their way to a 56-22-4 overall record.
  • Winnipeg has 39 points (18-4-3) in the 25 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 14 times this season the Jets ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-11-2 record, good for four points.
  • Winnipeg has scored two goals in 15 games this season (7-7-1 record, 15 points).
  • The Jets have scored more than two goals in 54 games (50-3-1, 101 points).
  • In the 31 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 24-6-1 to record 49 points.
  • In the 42 games when it outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 38-3-1 (77 points).
  • The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Jets finished 19-19-3 in those matchups (41 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues (44-30-8 overall) have posted a record of 12-8-20 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
  • St. Louis has earned 42 points (18-9-6) in its 33 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blues recorded just one goal in 15 games and have gone 1-11-3 (five points).
  • St. Louis has earned 14 points (6-11-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals 48 times, earning 77 points from those matchups (37-8-3).
  • This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 30 games has a record of 14-13-3 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 20-13-1 (41 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 43 games. The Blues went 20-17-6 in those matchups (46 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
3rd 3.35 Goals Scored 3.05 13th
1st 2.32 Goals Allowed 2.82 11th
16th 28.2 Shots 26.6 28th
10th 27.2 Shots Allowed 27.2 10th
1st 28.9% Power Play % 22.05% 16th
13th 79.4% Penalty Kill % 74.35% 27th

Jets vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
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  • Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri

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