The visiting Capitals hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at MTS Centre against the Winnipeg Jets.

The Jets are 14-12-4 so far on the season. The Capitals, meanwhile, are 15-13-1. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Winnipeg go 16-13-1 and the Capitals go 18-11 on the totals.



View Washington vs Winnipeg Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to back visiting Washington before the first pitch in this match will find them as 100-moneyline favorites. They will see an Sportsbook total of 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The Jets - Capitals odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Winnipeg is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 9.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Winnipeg's No. 11-ranked offense (2.8 goals per game) against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.2 goals per game allowed. The Jets Sportsbook has clicked at a 17% rate while the Capitals have a 80.6% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +120 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Winnipeg, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Wild at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Jets at -110 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Winnipeg Jets Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 1-1-1
After a win are 6-4

A few Capitals at Jets trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Washington


Next up:
Washington at Colorado, Saturday, December 17
Winnipeg home to Anaheim, Saturday, December 17