Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals Prediction 2/1/2025

The Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (34-12-6) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Capitals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hurricanes. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Jets vs Capitals

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The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 36-14-3 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Seven different players scored for the Jets, who trailed 2-0 early in the first period. They took the lead for good with Alex Iafallo’s goal at 15:57 in the third period, and added two empty-netters to seal the victory.

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 34-12-6. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push. The Capitals, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Washington took the lead in the first period, scoring two goals, but the Hurricanes responded with four unanswered goals. Alex Ovechkin tied the game at 1-1 with a goal at 19:16 in the first period, and the Capitals took the lead just 33 seconds later. However, the Hurricanes tied it up again at 2:29 in the second period and took the lead for good at 5:26 in the same period.

Winnipeg Offense Breakdown

Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the net. They fired 34 shots on goal, and two of their four third-period goals came on empty nets. Alex Iafallo’s first goal of the season came on a power play.

Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets in the first period and later added his 7th assist on Nikolaj Ehlers’ 9th goal, which was one of the two empty-netters. Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the season.

Capitals Offense Breakdown

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In their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals scored both of their goals in the first period. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. Washington took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and John Carlson added his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal. Dylan Strome now has 13 assists this season. After the first period, the Capitals were held scoreless.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Winnipeg’s defense got off to a rough start in their last game, giving up the first two goals to Tampa Bay. They also allowed the Lightning to tie the game at 3-3 and 4-4. However, the Jets didn’t allow another goal after Tampa Bay made it 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and a save percentage of 86.7%.

Washington Team Defense

Washington’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period and then allowed two more in the second, followed by an empty-netter in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals’ defense had just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.

Jets vs Capitals Trends

  • The Jets are 3-0 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Across their last five home contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
  • The Capitals have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
  • Winnipeg has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.

Jets vs Capitals Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Capitals to come out with a win against the Jets while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -115, I’m placing my bet on the Capitals to win outright.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Jets to cover. Even if the Capitals win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Jets should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.


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