Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/01/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 1, 2025

Venue:  Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Jets -102, Capitals -118; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Jets +100, Capitals -120; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Jets +100, Capitals -120; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Winnipeg Jets:  36-14-3 (1st place, Central Division)

Washington Capitals:  34-11-6 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)

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Winnipeg Jets:  8-2-0 last 10

Washington Capitals:  7-1-2 last 10

The Jets are entering this game with 75 points, a 36-14-3 record overall, and they are 16-9-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Boston Bruins in their last game, winning that one on the road 6-2. Mark Scheifele led the team in goals scored with 2 while Nikolaj Ehlers, Vladislav Namestnikov, Kyle Connor, and Parker Ford each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Nikolaj Ehlers, Vladislav Namestnikov, Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, Nino Niederreiter, Cole Perfetti, Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, and Logan Stanley each led the team in assists with 1 while Kyle Connor led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Connor Hellebuyck was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 29 shots with 27 saves and a .931 save percentage. Their offense has scored 190 goals this season averaging 3.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 127 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.

The Capitals are entering this game with 74 points, a 34-11-6 record overall, and they are 16-4-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Ottawa Senators in their last game, losing that one on the road 5-4 in overtime. Dylan Strome led the team in goals scored with 2 while Alexander Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Alexander Ovechkin led the team in assists with 2 while Alexander Ovechkin led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Charlie Lindgren was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 34 shots with 29 saves and a .853 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 178 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 124 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Capitals listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Capitals have looked great in their games this season with their 34-11-6 record overall which has them leading their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have also looked great on home ice this year with their 16-4-4 home record. Meanwhile, the Jets have looked great in their games this season with their 36-14-3 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with the best record in the entire NHL. They have also been a good road team this year with their 16-9-0 road record. The Jets are coming off a big 6-2 win over the Bruins in their last one and they have been really hot lately. They are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games and have a ton of momentum on their side with 5 wins in a row now. They also have one of the best defenses in the NHL this season, but they are playing a team that can match them on that end. The Capitals also have one of the best defenses in the NHL this season so they can definitely go toe-to-toe with the Jets on home ice. The Capitals have been really hot lately too, going 7-1-2 in their last game, and they have been leading the NHL with the best record for most of the season before losing to the Senators in their last game. They lost to Ottawa in OT, but they will be looking to bounce back at home in this one and they will bring their best effort for the team that just passed them for best record in the league. Look for the Capitals to bounce back here as the home advantage will be the difference in this one. The best way to place a bet here is on the Capitals to win this game. 

Jets Capitals Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Saturday, February 1, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Capitals 3 Jets 2.

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Winnipeg Jets: 136-91 (+25.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 87-48 (+26.3 units) on the moneyline off a win in their previous game. 75-55 (+18.6 units) on the moneyline against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game. 8-4 UNDER against good defensive teams - allowing 2.55 goals/game or less.

Washington Capitals: 56-52 (-5.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 51-59 (-11.4 units) on the moneyline after playing a road game. 75-95 (-23.9 units) on the moneyline against excellent power play teams- scoring on over 17.5% of their chances. 30-14 UNDER against good starting goalies - saving 91.5% of shots against or more.

Winnipeg Jets:  M. Barron (C) Out - Undisclosed. A. Lowry (C) Out - Undisclosed.

Washington Capitals:  S. Milano (LW) Out - Upper-body. N. Backstrom (C) Out For Season - Hip. T. Oshie (RW) Out For Season - Back.

“Yeah, that was fun. Great to see for a hometown kid to come in and get a chance to do that in this building. I know him and his family are going to remember that for the rest of their life.” - Scott Arniel on Parker Ford after his team’s win against the Bruins in their game on Thursday.

"I was really proud of the way we played, other than obviously some of the special teams stuff, but 5-on-5, through the whole game, and then also the resiliency late in the third period, I thought we poured it on, especially in that last, whatever it was, 12 minutes call it. I thought we had good opportunities to win that thing in regulation and get the fifth (goal). So, a lot of positives, especially late in that game.” - Spencer Carbery after his team’s loss against the Senators in their game on Thursday.

LW Kyle Connor

C Mark Scheifele

RW Gabriel Vilardi

LD Josh Morrissey

RD Dylan Demelo

G Connor Hellebuyck

LW Alex Ovechkin

C Dylan Strome

RW Tom Wilson

LD Rasmus Sandin

RD John Carlson

G Charlie Lindgren

Points: K. Connor (66)

Goals: M. Scheifele (31)

Assists: J. Morrissey (39)

GAA: C. Hellebuyck (2.00)

Points: D. Strome (49)

Goals: A. Ovechkin (23)

Assists: D. Strome (34)

GAA: L. Thompson (2.05)

Coaches:

Winnipeg Jets: Scott Arniel (1st season)

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery (2nd season)