The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Capitals vs Jets Prediction. This article will include a Capitals vs Jets Pick.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Hurricanes and Wild, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Jets have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 11 goals, Josh Morrissey has 17 assists, and Kyle Connor has 76 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.81 goals per game and are killing 83.8 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 35 goals on 404 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 20 goals on 199 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Blue Jackets, lost to the Lightning, and they play the Maple Leafsafs next. The Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring 15.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 12 goals, John Carlson has 16 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 75 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.65 goals per game and are killing 72.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 33 goals on 377 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 24 goals on 216 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last nine home games against the Jets following a win.
- The Jets have lost 11 of their last 12 games at Capital One Arena.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games at Capital One Arena following a home win.
- The Jets have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games at Capital One Arena.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 14 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last six games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Wednesday night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Jets’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored the last goal in three of his last four home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in 11 of the Capitals’ last 12 home games against the Jets.
- Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in each of his last four home appearances against the Jets.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in 17 of the Capitals’ last 18 home games against the Jets.
- Aliaksei Protas ranks T1st in the Eastern Conference for Plus/Minus (+14) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Adam Lowry has scored a goal in each of his last three road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Jets’ last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Colin Miller has scored six career goals against the Capitals – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.60%).
- The Washington Capitals are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (23.88%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.78%).
Capitals vs Jets Prediction
It looks like the Capitals have gotten back on track, and they’re going to be favored at home when in good form. However, the Jets are no pushover and not a team you usually get in the underdog role over the last year or so. The Jets have hit a few hiccups, but they’re still an above average team that’s won 6 games on the road. The Jets have also won 3 of the last 4 games against the Capitals. At this price, I’ll gladly take a shot in the dark with the Jets.