St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/20

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The St. Louis Blues head to Canada Life Centre to take on the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL regular season game. The Blues come into this game with a record of 19-22-8. They are ranked 14th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Central Division. Jim Montgomery leads the team as head coach.

The Winnipeg Jets, with a record of 19-24-6, will play host to the Blues. They rank 15th in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. Scott Arniel serves as the head coach for the Jets. This game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 8:00 PM on January 20, 2026.

Blues vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -130, St. Louis Blues +108

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in recent games. They suffered a tough 0-5 loss against the Edmonton Oilers. In this game, they managed 27 shots on goal but could not score.

In a brighter moment, the Blues secured a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their skaters were effective, scoring three goals on 21 shots. Jordan Kyrou contributed with an assist, while Nick Bjugstad and Jake Neighbours each scored a goal.

Earlier in the month, the Blues had another victory, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. This game highlighted their defensive strength, with 19 blocks. Goalie Jordan Binnington did not allow any goals, securing a shutout for the team.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent games. They faced the Chicago Blackhawks and lost 2-0, despite having more shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck was in the net, stopping 22 of 23 shots.

Against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Jets lost a close game 4-3 at home. Alex Iafallo and Nino Niederreiter each scored a goal, and Vladislav Namestnikov added two assists. The Jets had 30 shots on goal and were unable to capitalize on any power plays.

In their win against the Minnesota Wild, the Jets scored six goals and allowed only two. Mark Scheifele led with a goal and three assists, while Gabriel Vilardi also added a goal and an assist. The Jets had two power play goals in that game and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves on 34 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored with a moneyline of -130 against the St. Louis Blues at +108. With their better skater and goaltending stats, the Jets are the pick to win. The projected score is Winnipeg 4, St. Louis 3, which supports this choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -107 and the under at -115. Given the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to take the over. Both teams have shown they can score, making the over a solid choice.