Jets vs Blues Picks and Prediction – 4/25/2025

The Winnipeg Jets head into St. Louis with a 2-0 series lead after back-to-back wins on home ice, edging the Blues 2-1 in Game 2. Winnipeg now holds a 56-22-4 record and went 26-15-0 on the road this season. St. Louis sits at 44-30-8, including a 24-14-3 home record, and is looking to flip the momentum in front of the Enterprise Center crowd Thursday at 7:30 PM EST. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

The Jets continue to look sharp after grinding out a tight Game 2 win. Connor Hellebuyck has been locked in all year and was lights out again, posting a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV% over the season. Winnipeg has taken control by sticking to its game plan and letting stars like Kyle Connor lead the way. Connor has stacked up 97 points with 41 goals and 56 assists. Even with Gabriel Vilardi day-to-day and Nikolaj Ehlers out, the Jets have not missed a beat.

Defensively, the Jets have been among the league’s best, allowing just 2.32 goals per game and killing 79.4% of penalties. The power play has been elite too, converting at 28.9%. With Hellebuyck anchoring the net and a well-disciplined blue line, Winnipeg is making it tough for the Blues to find space. 

The Blues are in a tough spot after two road losses, most recently falling 2-1 in a gritty battle in Game 2. Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou have been the main producers, but the supporting cast hasn’t generated enough offensive pressure. Thomas leads with 81 points and a team-best 60 assists, while Kyrou paces the goal-scoring with 36 tallies. Now back home, the Blues will need a fast start and better puck movement to claw back into the series.

St. Louis has allowed 2.82 goals per game and killed off just 74.3% of penalties - not good enough against a Jets team firing at nearly 29% on the man advantage. Jordan Binnington has been shaky, posting a .900 SV% and 2.69 GAA. Dylan Holloway remains out, and Torey Krug is on long-term IR, weakening the defense. The Blues will have to dig deep and tighten up defensively to avoid going down 3-0.

The Jets have had the edge in all areas - goaltending, special teams, and 5-on-5 play. Hellebuyck has outdueled Binnington, and the offense, powered by Kyle Connor, is executing. With St. Louis struggling to kill penalties and giving up over three goals per game, it’s hard to see them flipping the script here. Final Score Prediction: Winnipeg Jets win 4-2.