The Winnipeg Jets, who finished the regular season with the league`s best record, are currently in a heated battle in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After initially taking a dominant 2-0 series lead, the Jets were significantly outscored by the St. Louis Blues in Games 3 and 4, losing both contests and allowing the series to be tied at two games apiece. The series now returns to Winnipeg for the pivotal Game 5, where the Jets will look to rebound. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Winnipeg is favored to advance in the series at -184 odds, with St. Louis listed as the underdog at +152.
Looking specifically at Game 5, the Jets are the favorites on the moneyline at -177, while the Blues come in as +147 underdogs. The over/under for total goals in the game is set at 5.5, with the Under being favored at -140 odds compared to the Over at +118.
Blues-Jets SGP (+483)
- Kyle Connor Under 1.5 points (-260): 4.5 stars
- Robert Thomas Under 0.5 points (+128): 4 stars
- Josh Morrissey Under 0.5 points (-118): 4 stars
Given the expectation that Game 5 will be a lower-scoring game, reflected by the favored Under 5.5 total, it makes sense to consider `Under` bets for individual player points. The pick recommending Kyle Connor to score under 1.5 points is highly rated. This aligns with his recent performance, where he has not exceeded this point total in the last five games when Winnipeg has been favored against opponents with winning records. Projections also suggest low point totals for Robert Thomas and Josh Morrissey in this matchup.
