The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Jets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 25 of Washington’s 51 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• In Winnipeg’s 53 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The Capitals score 3.49 goals per game, compared to the Jets’ average of 3.58, adding up to 1.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams concede a combined 4.8 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -121

• The Capitals have won 67.9% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (19-9).
• Washington is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 54.8% to win.

Jets Moneyline: +101

• Winnipeg has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 12 times).
• The Jets have won three games with moneyline odds of +101 or longer (in eight such games).
• Winnipeg has a 49.8% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Winnipeg 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 49 points in 51 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 43 points (21 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 43 points. He’s contributed 30 assists.
• Logan Thompson (23-2-3) has a 2.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .927 for Washington.

Jets Points Leaders

• Kyle Connor is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 66 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled 30 goals and 36 assists in 53 games (playing 20:04 per game).
• Mark Scheifele has made a big impact for Winnipeg this season with 59 points, thanks to 31 goals and 28 assists.
• Gabriel Vilardi has 22 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 49.
• Connor Hellebuyck’s record stands at 32-7-2 on the season, giving up 82 goals (two goals against average) and compiling 1044 saves with a .927 save percentage (second-best in the league).

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Washington vs. Winnipeg Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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