In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Jets betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Monday, March 11th at the Canadian Life Centre. We will take a look at:
-The Washington Capitals recent form and recent player performance
-The Winnipeg Jets recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Capitals vs Jets.
Jets Were Awful In Last Game
The Jets in the last game faced off against the Vancouver Canucks, and they couldn’t score any goals and that led to the 5-0 defeat. Connor Hellebuyck had an awful game saving 32 of the 37 shots that he faced. The Jets are averaging 3.06 goals while their defense is giving up 2.41 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd in the league. Mark Scheifele has scored 19 goals and added 37 assists so far this season. Josh Morrisey has scored eight goals and added 44 assists.
Capitals Coming off a Solid Game
The Capitals faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday and they were able to secure the 4-1 victory. John Carlson had a strong game finishing with two goals. Charlie Lindgren had a strong game stopping 31 of the 32 shots that he faced. The Capitals are averaging 2.69 goals while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. Dylan Storme has scored 22 goals and added 29 assists so far this season.
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Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Capitals and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Capitals and Jets.
- The Jets have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Capitals and Jets.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a home win.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Capitals’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
Jets vs Capitals Betting Prediction
The Jets defense is ranked 2nd in the league, and they are going to find success in this game. The Capitals defense is ranked 17th in the league, and they are going to step up in this game with the defense. The Jets are going to score at least three goals here and that is going to be the difference as they are going to get the job done. Back the Jets on the puck line to cash here. This is a strong play.