St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions for Tuesday January 20 2026

The St. Louis Blues head north to face the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 PM EST. This Central Division matchup will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing, the Jets are listed as -135 favorites on the moneyline, while the Blues come back at +114. The total is set at 5.5 goals with the over priced at -130 and the under at +110, and the puck line shows Winnipeg -1.5 (+160) against St. Louis +1.5 (-192). Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily hockey betting insight.

Blues Try to Stabilize on the Road

St. Louis enters this matchup with a 19-22-8 overall record and has struggled away from home this season with a 7-13-3 road mark. Over their last five games, the Blues have recently won over the Lightning in a shootout and shut out the Hurricanes, while also recently losing to the Oilers, Golden Knights, and Mammoth. That stretch reflects a team that can play strong defensive hockey at times but has had difficulty sustaining that level consistently.

Offensively, the Blues are averaging just 2.43 goals per game while allowing 3.39 goals against. They generate 24.8 shots per game and allow 28.4 shots, often spending extended time in their own zone. Their power play has struggled at 16.3%, and the penalty kill sits at 75.8%, putting added pressure on even-strength play.

One positive for St. Louis has been opportunistic scoring while shorthanded, as the Blues have five short-handed goals this season. That aggressiveness can swing momentum, but defensive coverage lapses have frequently erased those gains.

Jets Look to Keep Momentum at Home

Winnipeg comes into this contest with a 19-22-6 overall record and an 11-9-4 mark at home. In their last five games, the Jets have recently won over the Wild, Islanders, Devils, and Kings, while their only recent loss came in overtime against the Maple Leafs. That four-win stretch shows a team finding offensive rhythm and confidence.

The Jets are averaging 3.04 goals per game while allowing 3.13 goals against. They generate 26.4 shots per game and allow 28.1 shots, playing a slightly more balanced style than St. Louis. Winnipeg’s power play has been more effective at 19.5%, and their penalty kill sits at 78.6%.

Winnipeg’s strength right now is balanced scoring and timely finishing. The Jets have shown the ability to respond quickly after conceding goals, especially at home where matchups and line changes favor their depth.

St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Pick

St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Moneyline Pick

• Pick: Winnipeg Jets -135

Winnipeg has the edge in recent form and has been more reliable at home than St. Louis has been on the road. The Jets’ improved offensive consistency and slightly stronger special teams give them the advantage against a Blues team that struggles to generate sustained scoring.

St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Total Pick

• Pick: Under 5.5

I’m backing the under because St. Louis plays a more conservative style and has difficulty producing offense, while Winnipeg tends to protect leads once ahead. With both teams comfortable grinding through low-event stretches, this matchup sets up well for a tighter, lower-scoring game.

Final Score Prediction: Winnipeg Jets 3, St. Louis Blues 2

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.