The Winnipeg Jets will try to rebound on the road when they head to D.C. to face the Washington Capitals. The Jets were edged 2-1 by Philadelphia on Saturday and are 5-1 SU in their last six road games. Washington, on the other hand, just returned from a three-game West Coast road trip, going 1-2 SU, and has been a mixed bag in its last 10 games at 5-5 SU.
Winnipeg forward Patrik Laine has been on fire in his second season, scoring 40 goals so far, and is tied with Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the race for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. Laine’s scoring has launched the Jets to third in the Western Conference and they’re 9-3 SU in their last 12 games. But while scoring has been fairly easy for the Jets recently, it’s their defense that has placed them in the upper echelon of teams in the NHL as Winnipeg is second in goals allowed per game (2.39) since the all-star break.
Washington has dropped to second in the Metropolitan Division with its recent struggles and scoring has been the root cause. The Capitals only scored three goals on their three-game road trip and rank dead last in the NHL in goals per game in March. Bettors may be thinking to fade the Caps in this tilt but if recent history plays a part, Winnipeg is in serious trouble. The Capitals are 10-3 SU in the last 13 games in this matchup and have won five straight games at Capital One Arena when hosting the Jets.
The total opened at 5.5 and the OVER could be a profitable wager. The OVER has hit in eight of the last 11 games in this matchup and in five straight games at Capital One Arena when the Caps host the Jets.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Capitals were listed earlier today as -120 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-1.9 win for the Jets on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals are 38-23-7 so far on the season. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, are 41-18-9. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Washington go 38-29-1 and the Jets go 34-32-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 5-rated Jets taking on the No. 10-rated Capitals in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals' No. 12-ranked offense (3.03 goals per game) against a Winnipeg Jets defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.63 goals per game allowed. The Capitals power play has clicked at a 21.94% rate while the Jets have a 82.89% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Winnipeg lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Flyers on March 10. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 2-0 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Sharks. They won as +131 underdogs, while the total score of 2 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg at Nashville, Tuesday, March 13
Washington at New York, Thursday, March 15