The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is down to its final game. With the second-round matchups largely decided, the Winnipeg Jets, who finished the regular season with the league`s best record, face the St. Louis Blues in a decisive Game 7. The victor of this crucial contest will advance to play the Dallas Stars later this week.
Ahead of this crucial Game 7 showdown between St. Louis and Winnipeg, here is essential information including game projections, player performance predictions (props), and expert analysis.St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets Game 7
Home advantage has been significant in this series, with the home team winning all six games played so far – a trend that favors the Jets for Game 7. Both the Blues and Jets have shown a clear preference for playing at home; St. Louis scored 17 goals at home compared to fewer on the road, while Winnipeg netted 12 goals at home versus only five on the road. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a leading candidate for the Hart Memorial Trophy (league MVP), has also exhibited stronger performance in Winnipeg, having allowed 16 goals in St. Louis.
The Winnipeg Jets are pursuing a rare achievement: winning both the Presidents` Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season, something not seen since the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks. However, they also face the possibility of becoming the third team since the 2018-19 season to win the Presidents` Trophy only to be eliminated in the first round.
For individual performance in the series, St. Louis defenseman Cam Fowler currently leads all players with 10 points. For the Jets, Kyle Connor is their points leader with nine, scoring four goals and adding five assists. Analysis suggests betting the `Under` on player points for both key players; projections favor under 1.5 total points for Connor and under 0.5 points for Fowler.
Regarding betting odds, the Jets are listed as favorites (-177), while the Blues are underdogs (+147) for this road game. The over/under for total goals is set at 5. Projections indicate one team has a 64% chance of winning the game. Expert analysis and picks for this matchup are also available.
