The Winnipeg Jets are hosting the St. Louis Blues for Game 2 of their first-round series this Monday. Winnipeg is currently leading 1-0 after a strong comeback in the third period of Game 1, winning 5-3. In that game, Winnipeg`s star player, Kyle Connor, scored the crucial go-ahead goal late in the third, followed quickly by Adam Lowry who secured the win. Connor and his teammate Mark Scheifele both had an impressive three points each in Game 1. For St. Louis, Jordan Kyrou, their top scorer, managed a power-play goal in the second period, briefly putting the Blues ahead 3-2 before Winnipeg rallied back. The big question is, which players will be the game-changers in Game 2 tonight?
Winnipeg is considered the favorite with money line odds at -190, while St. Louis is the underdog at +159. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, with the over being at +118. Experts are providing their analysis and predictions for the Blues-Jets game.
Blues-Jets Same Game Parlay (+575)
- Kyle Connor Under 1.5 Points (-220): 4.5 stars
- Robert Thomas Under 0.5 Points (+144): 4 stars
- Josh Morrissey Under 0.5 Points (-111): 4 stars
Despite Kyle Connor`s strong performance in Game 1 where he scored three points, analysts predict the Blues will adjust their strategy to limit him in Game 2. He is projected to score just 0.5 points, and he has stayed under his points line in four out of his last five home games. Robert Thomas, St. Louis`s leading scorer in the regular season, scored the opening goal in Game 1. However, he is projected to get only 0.2 points in this game. Josh Morrissey, even with two assists in Game 1, is projected to have only 0.1 points for Game 2.
