Washington Capitals

Ice Hockey NHL Canada Life Centre Sat 13 Dec 19:00

Winnipeg Jets

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Jets

The Washington Capitals go up against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Caps Look a Great Bet to Win

Take the Capitals at -127 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Jets. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 4-3 Caps Victory

Washington Capitals lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 (SO) at Capital One Arena. Connor McMichael and Nic Dowd scored one goal each. Goalie Logan Thompson stopped 37 shots (.949).

Winnipeg Jets were defeated last time out, making it three losses on the spin. Canada Life Centre saw them beaten 6-3 at home to Boston Bruins. Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi and Morgan Barron scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Caps and the Jets saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Capital One Arena. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Caps win six times.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 13-6-3 2 .926 1
23/24 25-14-3 2.7 .908 1
Connor Hellebuyck (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 8-6-0 2.5 .913 0
23/24 37-19-4 2.39 .921 5
Washington Capitals – Last 10 Games

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 1.9 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Alexander Ovechkin racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.87 goal against average with a .937 save percentage, including one shutout.

Winnipeg Jets – Last 10 Games

The Jets have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 5.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.7%.

The top points scorer is Kyle Connor with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Gabriel Vilardi is next best after having 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Eric Comrie have a 3.66 GAA with a .876 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Washington Capitals are on offer at -127 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Capitals vs Jets stats:

  • Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Jets have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Jets have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Jets have lost their last 3 games.
  • Jets have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Capitals.

Caps Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Capitals
Totals Over 5.5
Highest Scoring Period Third Period

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Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

Washington Capitals are -127 favorites and that means a 56% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Winnipeg Jets are the underdogs at +105 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -139.

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Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Score the First Goal

You will find Alex Ovechkin at +900 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +135 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
First
+135
Anytime
+900
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Kyle Connor (Jets)
First
+145
Anytime
+900
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Tom Wilson (Capitals)
First
+160
Anytime
+1000
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Mark Scheifele (Jets)
First
+170
Anytime
+1100
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Player Assists

Mark Scheifele (Jets)
Over 0.5
-110
Under 0.5
-120
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Josh Morrissey (Jets)
Over 0.5
+105
Under 0.5
-141
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Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)
Over 0.5
+135
Under 0.5
-175
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Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 2.5
-185
Under 2.5
+130
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Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)
Over 2.5
-110
Under 2.5
-120
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Tom Wilson (Capitals)
Over 1.5
-164
Under 1.5
+125
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals Stats
Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
43 Tom Wilson 31 19.63 17 15 32 19
8 Alexander Ovechkin 31 17.86 14 16 30 12
6 Jakob Chychrun 31 23.44 11 14 25 24
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
81 Kyle Connor 30 20.67 15 23 38 8
55 Mark Scheifele 30 20.35 16 22 38 9
13 Gabriel Vilardi 30 18.77 14 13 27 -1

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Capitals Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ryan Leonard
Injured
Charlie Lindgren
Injured
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Injured

Winnipeg Jets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Connor Hellebuyck
Injured
Haydn Fleury
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Washington Capitals Lineups

11 Dec NHL
Hurricanes 3-2 Capitals
07 Dec NHL
Blue Jackets 0-2 Capitals
05 Dec NHL
Capitals 3-4 Ducks
03 Dec NHL
Capitals 7-1 Sharks
02 Dec NHL
Capitals 3-1 Kings
30 Nov NHL
Capitals 4-1 Islanders
28 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 2-4 Capitals
26 Nov NHL
Jets 3-4 Capitals
24 Nov NHL
Blue Jackets 1-5 Capitals
22 Nov NHL
Lightning 5-3 Capitals

Previous Winnipeg Jets Lineups

11 Dec NHL
Bruins 6-3 Jets
09 Dec NHL
Stars 4-3 Jets
06 Dec NHL
Jets 2-6 Oilers
05 Dec NHL
Sabres 1-4 Jets
03 Dec NHL
Jets 2-3 Canadiens
01 Dec NHL
Jets 1-5 Sabres
29 Nov NHL
Jets 5-2 Predators
28 Nov NHL
Jets 1-5 Hurricanes
26 Nov NHL
Jets 3-4 Capitals
23 Nov NHL
Wild 3-0 Jets
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
2 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
3 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
4 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
5 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
6 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
7 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
8 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
2 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
3 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
4 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
5 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
6 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
7 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
8 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
4 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
5 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
6 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
7 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
8 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
2 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
3 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
4 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
5 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
6 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
7 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
8 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
2 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
3 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
4 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
5 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
6 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
7 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
8 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
9 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
10 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
11 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
12 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
13 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
14 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
15 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
16 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
4 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
5 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
6 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
7 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
8 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
9 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
10 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
11 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
12 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
13 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
14 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
15 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
16 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
4 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
5 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
6 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
7 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
8 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
9 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
10 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
11 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
12 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
13 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
14 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
15 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
16 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
17 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
18 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
19 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
20 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
21 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
22 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
23 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
24 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
25 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
26 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
27 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
28 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
29 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
30 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
31 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
32 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L