St. Louis Blues defeat Winnipeg Jets 2-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · Winnipeg Jets 1, St. Louis Blues 2
St. Louis Blues defeated Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Tuesday at Enterprise Center. The Jets covered the spread as +1.5 underdogs despite the loss, and the game finished under the 5.5 total with three combined goals.
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues final score and game recap
The Blues scored first and held a 1-0 lead through two periods. That proved decisive.
Joel Hofer made 32 saves on 33 shots for the Blues. Stuart Skinner stopped 27 of 29 for the Jets.
Who covered the spread in Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues?
Winnipeg Jets covered as +1.5 underdogs. St. Louis won by one goal, falling short of the –1.5 spread required to cover. The line held at –1.5 from open to close.
Did Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues go over or under the total?
The game went under 5.5, finishing at 3 goals—2.5 short of the line. The Blues scored 1 goal in the first period, 0 in the second, and 1 in the third. The Jets scored 1 goal in the third period.
How did AiQ's Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues predictions do?
AiQ was 1–0 on graded picks.
- Moneyline: St. Louis Blues at –137 — WIN (+$72.99 on a $100 bet)
AiQ correctly identified the Blues as the victor. The model assigned 57% win probability to St. Louis, matching the sportsbook's implied probability after removing vigorish.
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues game prop results: team totals and first period
- St. Louis Blues team total 3.5: Under (paid –156); the Blues scored 2 goals.
- Winnipeg Jets team total 3.5: Under (paid –250); the Jets scored 1 goal.
- First-period total 1.5: Under (paid +100); 1 goal was scored.
- First-period moneyline: St. Louis Blues won the first period (paid –138).
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Moneyline odds closed at Winnipeg +116 and St. Louis –137, implying a 44% win probability for the Jets and 56% for the Blues after stripping vigorish. The vig on the pair was 4.1%.
AiQ's pre-game model valued the Blues at –134, a –1.3% expected value. The sportsbook's –137 price was slightly unfavorable despite alignment on win probability.
Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues betting trends: 2026-27 season
Both teams sit at 4–5 through nine games. The Jets have covered 6 of 9 spreads but hit only 3 of 9 totals, with six games landing under. They are on a three-game losing streak after dropping their last five contests L-L-L-W-L. At home they are 2–3; on the road 2–2.
The Blues are 4–4 against the spread over eight graded contests and have seen five overs and three unders. Their last five results are W-L-L-W-W. At home they are 2–1; away they are 2–4.
What's next for Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues?
The Winnipeg Jets travel to Dallas to face the Stars on Thursday, October 22. The St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights that same night.