In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 29 points this season with a 14-15-1 record, and are 14-16 ATS and 17-13 in over/under. They have a 7-7-0 home record and a 7-8-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-6 home loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 3-4 home loss against the Stars, a 2-6 road loss against the Oilers, and a 4-1 home win against the Sabres.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 20.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.13 goals per game and are killing 78.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 38 points and 16 goals, also leading the team in assists with 22. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie and he has an 8-6-0 record, with 2.51 GAA and .913 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie for the Jets, and he has a 6-8-1 record, with 3.30 GAA and .886 SV%.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 40 points this season with a 18-9-4 record, and are 18-13 ATS and 13-15 in over/under. They have a 10-5-2 home record and a 8-4-2 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home shootout loss to the Hurricanes, and their previous three games were a 2-0 home win against the Blue Jackets, a 3-4 road shootout loss against the Ducks, and a 7-1 road win against the Sharks.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring 15.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.39 goals per game and are killing 75.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 32 points and 17 goals, while Dylan Strome leads the team in assists with 17. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 13-6-3 record, with 1.96 GAA and .926 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 5-3-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .893 SV%.
Washington Capitals @ Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends: December 13, 2025
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Capitals have lost eight of their last 10 games as road favorites following a shootout win.
- The Jets have won six of their last seven night games at Canada Life Centre following a home loss.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Capitals have won each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Jets have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Capitals’ last 11 night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Jets’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Capitals’ last 11 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three games as home underdogs against the Capitals.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last seven night games at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Tom Wilson has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four road games.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games against the Jets.
- Tom Wilson has recorded at least one point in nine of the Capitals’ last 10 games as favorites.
- Ryan Leonard has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances.
- Anthony Beauvillier has recorded two blocks against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T7th in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 8th in the league in penalty minutes this season (300).
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.39).
- The Washington Capitals rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.39).
Capitals vs Jets Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Capitals won 4-3 at home and are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the Jets. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
In this Capitals vs Jets Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -123 road favorites. The Capitals have been the better team this season and the Jets have been on a free fall since Connor Hellebuyck got injured. The Caps are 7-2 in their last 9 overall games and 3-1 in their last 4 on the road, while on the other hand, the Jets are 2-8 in their last 10 and 1-3 in their last 4 at home. The Capitals are better all across the board and I expect them to get the job done today on the road. Take the Capitals on the moneyline in this one.