St. Louis (3-3) at Winnipeg (3-3)
- When: May 4 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB, CAN
- TV: TBS
NHL Playoffs Game 7 Betting Preview: St. Louis at Winnipeg
Moneyline: Winnipeg -150 | Total: 5.0
Winnipeg Jets – Pressure Packed but Positioned to Prevail
The Jets return to home ice for a pivotal Game 7 clash, looking to capitalize on a raucous Winnipeg crowd and home-ice advantage that’s held true through this series. Winnipeg has gone 3-0 at home in this matchup, which bodes well considering they’ve struggled on the road losing all three games in St. Louis by at least three goals.
The franchise hasn’t hosted a Game 7 since the WHA era, but they’ll look to repeat history and secure another step toward a deep playoff run. Winnipeg earned the Presidents’ Trophy with the league’s best regular-season record and finished 20 points ahead of the Blues. Despite that dominance, the Jets haven’t been able to put away the eighth-seeded underdogs. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be under the microscope after being pulled in all three road losses.
Mark Scheifele’s potential return could give the Jets a timely offensive boost. If he suits up, that tips the edge further toward Winnipeg, but even without him, they’ve got the depth and experience to hold court.
St. Louis Blues – Momentum Surging, but Can It Travel?
St. Louis forced a Game 7 with a dominant 5-2 win in Game 6 and enters Sunday riding high. They’ve excelled on home ice, torching the Jets in every contest in St. Louis. However, the road has been a different story and that’s the challenge they now face.
Jordan Binnington, a proven Game 7 performer, is a major asset for the Blues. He’s 2-0 all-time in these situations, including a Stanley Cup Final win in 2019. His ability to lock in during the biggest moments gives the Blues real upset potential, especially if he can steal one in hostile territory.
Head coach Jim Montgomery and captain Brayden Schenn are embracing the moment, leaning into the underdog role with confidence. The key for St. Louis will be bringing their physical style and second-period firepower from Game 6 into this road environment.
If Binnington stands tall and the Blues can strike early, they’ve got a shot to flip the script. But the margin for error is razor-thin.
Final Betting Angle
The trends clearly support the home team here, but St. Louis has the postseason pedigree and goaltending to make it interesting. The safe play is backing Winnipeg to win a tight, low-scoring battle but don’t rule out overtime drama.
Best Bet: Jets ML -150
Value Angle: Under 5.0 (+112) – Tight, playoff-style hockey and elite goaltending on both sides suggest a low-scoring affair.
Projected Final Score: Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1
- NHL Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
