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Blues vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Winnipeg Jets will face the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of the Blues vs. Jets game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blues vs. Jets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Blues and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Jets a 56% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 58% chance of going over.
Blues vs. Jets odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-245) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | o5.5 (-124) | u5.5 (+114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues vs. Jets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Jets -1.5 | +200 |
| Moneyline | Jets | -125 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -124 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Blues vs. Jets player props
Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Jets?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 39.9% chance of scoring a goal at Canada Life Centre, while the star is an 8.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 29.5% |
| Jake Neighbours | 25.9% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 22.9% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 21.2% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 20.9% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 39.9% |
| Mark Scheifele | 36.1% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 32.7% |
| Cole Perfetti | 22.7% |
| Jonathan Toews | 22.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 5.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 4.9% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.1% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 3.9% |
| Brayden Schenn | 3.7% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.5% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.9% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.8% |
| Cole Perfetti | 4.7% |
| Jonathan Toews | 4.2% |
Blues vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Jets and Blues at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blues vs. Jets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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