The Winnipeg Jets, who had the best regular-season record, are facing a challenge in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. After taking a 2-0 lead, they were heavily outscored (12-3) in Games 3 and 4 by the St. Louis Blues, tying the series at two games each. The series now returns to Winnipeg for the pivotal Game 5, where the Jets aim to regain momentum. Betting odds currently favor the Jets to win the series at -184 (bet $184 to win $100), while the Blues are listed at +152 (bet $100 to win $152) to advance.
Looking specifically at Game 5, the Jets are the favorites on the moneyline at -177 (bet $177 to win $100), with the Blues as underdogs at +147 (bet $100 to win $147), according to the most recent SportsLine consensus odds. The projected total goals for the game is set at 5.5, with the Over priced at +118 and the Under at -140. Further analysis, including the model`s projections and expert selections for this Blues-Jets game, is available on SportsLine.
The analysis is based on the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. The model provides top-rated player prop picks for each game, marked with ratings up to five stars. These picks are useful for building successful parlays, including same-game parlays, on various available betting sites.
Based on the SportsLine model for the upcoming Game 5 between the Blues and Jets, here are three top-rated player prop bets. The potential payout if all three were combined into a same-game parlay is also noted.
Blues-Jets SGP (+483)
- Kyle Connor Under 1.5 points (-260): 4.5 stars
- Robert Thomas Under 0.5 points (+128): 4 stars
- Josh Morrissey Under 0.5 points (-118): 4 stars
Given that Game 5 is anticipated to be a lower-scoring affair, with the Under 5.5 goals bet favored at -140, it`s logical that the SportsLine model highlights `Under` bets for player points. The recommendation for Kyle Connor Under 1.5 points stands out as the sole 4.5-star pick for this game. This is partly due to him not exceeding his points total in his last five games when the Jets were favored against a team with a winning record. The model projects this trend to continue, estimating 0.5 points for him in this matchup. Furthermore, the model projects 0.2 points for Thomas and 0.1 points for Morrissey.
