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Jets vs. Blues prediction: St. Louis favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [4/9/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Thursday.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Winnipeg Jets, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Blues a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Jets.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Jets vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Jets vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Jets and Blues, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Blues a 51% chance of beating the Jets.
According to our model, the Jets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Jets vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jets | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-275) | -1.5 (+225) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Jets vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Blues -1.5 | +225 |
| Moneyline | Blues | -110 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Jets vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Jets vs. Blues?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Jets vs. Blues.
Our projections give Connor a 39.9% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is an 8.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 39.9% |
| Mark Scheifele | 33.3% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 31.8% |
| Cole Perfetti | 28.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 18.9% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 37.9% |
| Robert Thomas | 30.5% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 25.9% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 23.3% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 21.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.6% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.3% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.8% |
| Cole Perfetti | 5.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 3.6% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 7.6% |
| Robert Thomas | 6.2% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 5.2% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.1% |
Jets vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Blues and Jets at Enterprise Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Jets in Thursday's NHL matchup.
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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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