How to Pick the Capitals vs. Jets Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1

Published 12:47 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Jets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

  • Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 25 times this season.
  • This season, 27 of Winnipeg’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • 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 over/under of 5.5.
  • The 4.8 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.7 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -121

  • The Capitals have been victorious in 19 of their 28 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (67.9%).
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, Washington is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 54.8%.

Jets Moneyline: +101

  • Winnipeg has five wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 12 times).
  • The Jets have three wins in games when their odds are +101 or longer on the moneyline (in eight opportunities).
  • Winnipeg’s implied probability to win is 49.8% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Winnipeg 2

Capitals Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 49 points.
  • Aliaksei Protas has 43 points (21 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 43 points. He’s contributed 30 assists.
  • In the 28 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .927, the second-best in the league.

Jets Points Leaders

  • Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor has recorded 36 assists and 30 goals in 53 games, good for 66 points.
  • Mark Scheifele has made a major impact for Winnipeg this season with 59 points, thanks to 31 goals and 28 assists.
  • Winnipeg’s Gabriel Vilardi has 49 points (22 goals, 27 assists) this season.
  • Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is 32-7-2 this season, compiling 1044 saves and allowing 82 goals (two goals against average) with a .927 save percentage (second-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Canucks L 2-1 Away -125
1/28/2025 Flames W 3-1 Away -147
1/30/2025 Senators L 5-4 Away -109
2/1/2025 Jets Home -121
2/4/2025 Panthers Home
2/6/2025 Flyers Away
2/9/2025 Utah Hockey Club Home

Jets’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/26/2025 Flames W 5-2 Home -251
1/28/2025 Canadiens W 4-1 Away -172
1/30/2025 Bruins W 6-2 Away -161
2/1/2025 Capitals Away +101
2/4/2025 Hurricanes Home
2/7/2025 Islanders Home
2/22/2025 Blues Away

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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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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