The Winnipeg Jets are hosting the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of their first-round series on Monday. Winnipeg currently leads 1-0 after a comeback victory in Game 1, winning 5-3. Kyle Connor of the Jets, the team`s top scorer in the regular season, scored the decisive goal late in the third period. He and teammate Mark Scheifele both had impressive three-point games in the opener.
For the Blues, Jordan Kyrou, their leading scorer, scored a power-play goal in the second period, briefly putting St. Louis ahead 3-2 before Winnipeg rallied. The key question now is which players will step up and make a difference in Game 2.
Winnipeg is favored to win, but predictions suggest focusing on player performance. Specifically, projections indicate that Kyle Connor is unlikely to repeat his Game 1 point performance. Other suggested player prop bets include Robert Thomas and Josh Morrissey going under 0.5 points.
Despite Connor`s strong Game 1, analysts believe the Blues will adjust their strategy to contain him in Game 2. He is projected to have only around 0.5 points and has historically performed under his points line in recent home games. Similarly, while Thomas scored in Game 1, projections suggest he will have a low point total in Game 2. Morrissey, even with two assists in Game 1, is also projected for a low point total in the upcoming game.
