Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Capitals. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets!
The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Capitals. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Winnipeg Jets odds
Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Capitals are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Jets at 2. These figures have led to Washington posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three home games, Washington has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- The Capitals have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- The last three games that Winnipeg was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Jets have an overall record of 44-21-5, which puts them in 3rd place in the Central Division and 4th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 5-5 and they have lost two straight games. On the road, the Jets have gone 21-12-3 this season.
So far this year, Winnipeg has been the favorite in 49 of their 70 games, and they have gone 35-11-3 in those games. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 25-15, and they are 16-6 against divisional opponents. Over their last five games, Winnipeg has gone 3-2.
Offensively, the Jets come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 16th position in the league. This season, the Jets are 20-10 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 23-11 record.
Goalie Laurent Brossoit comes into the game having made 19 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.5%.
At home this season, the Capitals have gone 18-11-5 and have been the underdog in 51 of their 69 games. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is in 9th place and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Overall, the Capitals have a record of 34-26-9.
Over their last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 6-4 and have won four of their last five games. In their last three games, Washington has gone 2-1. For the season, the Capitals have been the underdog in 51 games and have a record of 21-23-7 in those games.
When looking at their offense, the Capitals have an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. The Washington offense is ranked 22nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 32nd in the NHL.
Goalie Charlie Lindgren comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-12 and he has a save percentage of 0.773%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+122)
- The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Tom Wilson – Suspension – Out
- T.J. Oshie – Upper Body – Questionable
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Aliaksei Protas – Lower Body – Questionable
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Gabriel Vilardi – Spleen – Out
