Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Jets

The Washington Capitals go up against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 13.

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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-19-5	2.4	.912	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Connor Hellebuyck (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-18-9	2.8	.901	0
23/24	37-19-4	2.39	.921	5

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.

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

Make the most of Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused 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.

If you want more juice from a bet on Washington, there are several options including 3-Way Moneyline. Winning Margin and Puck Line provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Scheifele Over 1.5 Shots -189

Mark Scheifele (Jets) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 of the past 10 games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -189 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 5 - 3 Jets

You can secure odds of +2200 that the Capitals are able to land a 5-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Jets

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Jets

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Jets

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1400

Jets

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+3000

Jets

+3300

3-1

Capitals

+1700

Jets

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+800

Jets

+850

4-0

Capitals

+3500

Jets

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1400

Jets

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Jets

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Jets

+1100

5-0

Capitals

+6600

Jets

+8000

5-1

Capitals

+2400

Jets

+2900

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Jets

+1900

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Jets

+2500

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Jets

+2200

6-0

Capitals

+10000

Jets

+12500

6-1

Capitals

+5500

Jets

+7000

6-2

Capitals

+3000

Jets

+3500

6-3

Capitals

+2900

Jets

+3400

6-4

Capitals

+5000

Jets

+5500

6-5

Capitals

+5000

Jets

+5500

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Jets

+12000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Jets

+10000

7-3

Capitals

+5500

Jets

+7000

7-4

Capitals

+6600

Jets

+7500

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Jets

+12000

7-6

Capitals

+12000

Jets

+12500

8-4

Capitals

+12000

Jets

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Washington Capitals are -115 favorites and that means a 53% 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 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +114.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Capitals

-115

Jets

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+125

Tie

+325

Jets

+170

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+220

Jets +1.5

-278

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Blocked Shots, Goaltender Saves or Shutouts while there are lots of other options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

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

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 13
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 27.4
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

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