In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (47-15-8, 42-28 ATS) are one of the hottest teams in the NHL at the moment after winning nine of the previous ten games. The Los Angeles Kings managed to snap the Capitals’ five-game winning streak, but the Caps returned to winning ways against the Sharks, Red Wings, Flyers, and Panthers. Washington is at the top of the Metropolitan Division Standings with 102 points, 12 ahead of the Hurricanes.
The Capitals score 3.66 goals per game on average (1st), while they concede 2.54 GPG (3rd). This season, Dylan Strome leads the team with 68 points (23 G and 45 A). Aliaksei Protas has 63 points (29 G and 34 A), while Pierre-Luc Dubois chips in with 61 points (18 G and 43 A).
Logan Thompson (31-4-5) is expected to start for the Capitals at the goal on Tuesday against the Jets. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.30 goals per game this year with a .917 SV% and two shutouts.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets (48-19-4, 36-35 ATS) have not been playing well over the last month as they suffered six defeats in the previous 12 games. Winnipeg did beat the Kraken and Oilers, and lost to the Canucks on its three-game road trip but then opened a four-game homestay with a loss to the Sabres. The Jets are still 1st in the Central Division Standings with 94 points, six ahead of the Dallas Stars.
The Jets average 3.45 goals per game this year (3rd), while they allow 2.38 GPG (1st). Kyle Connor leads the team with 86 points (37 G and 49 A). Mark Scheifele contributes 77 points (35 G and 42 A), while Gabriel Vilardi has 61 points (27 G and 34 A).
Connor Hellebuyck (40-10-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Jets on Tuesday against the Capitals. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.06 goals per game this year with a .924 SV% and six shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last five games as road underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Jets’ last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Capitals’ last six road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.45).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.84%).
- The Washington Capitals are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Jets vs Capitals Prediction
The Capitals won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven, while the Jets won the first meeting of this season when it was 5-4 at Washington. I expect a similar outcome when it comes to the goals in this one, even though we have two of the best three defenses in the NHL. However, we can’t ignore the fact that we also have two of the best three offenses, so I expect a high-scoring game. It’s going to be a spectacle in Winnipeg.