If you enjoy traditional hockey, the first round matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues is right up your alley.
This series has been quick, physical, and rather intense, with each game seemingly ramping up the tension.
Currently, the Jets lead the series 3-2 and are favored at -410 to move on. However, they must do so without their first-line center, Mark Scheifele, who has joined Nikolaj Ehlers on the injured list after being injured in Game 5.
Scheifele exited Game 6 on Friday and is unlikely to play again in this series. Ehlers’ status is still to be determined.
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Jets vs. Blues Game 6 Betting Preview
The oddsmakers see this game as nearly a toss-up, with St. Louis slightly favored at -120 to force a Game 7 in Winnipeg on Sunday night.
This represents a major shift, as St. Louis was a +110 underdog in their previous home game, which they won 5-1.
Beyond the injuries and physical play, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has been a focal point of the series.
Hellebuyck, aiming for his second Vezina trophy, has struggled in the first five games, boasting a .822 save percentage. With Scheifele and possibly Ehlers out—both of whom were among the team’s top point scorers this season—Winnipeg will need Hellebuyck to return to form to avoid a quick exit.
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Jets vs. Blues Game 6 Picks
This might be a good time to back some of the league’s top goaltenders, as Hellebuyck has had his ups and downs throughout this series.
In Game 5, he managed to secure the win with 16 saves on 19 shots. While not dazzling, it was an improvement for a goalie who really needed it.
I have a feeling that Hellebuyck will find his rhythm at just the right moment and make at least 30 saves.
The Blues are in a tough spot, so they should generate enough shots to provide us a good chance to capitalize on this prop bet.
Play: Connor Hellebuyck 30+ Saves (+600, Bet365)
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Michael Lubov is a patient and seasoned Islanders fan, but also a professional sports bettor with a decade of experience in the field. He enjoys employing game theory to guide bettors in finding brackets, spotting long shots, and improving their odds in both mainstream and niche sports.
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