Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 3/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Monday, March 11, 2024

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+155) Jets (-195)

Canada Life Centre is the site where the Winnipeg Jets (40-18-5) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (30-23-9) on Monday. The odds on this game have Washington at +155 while Winnipeg is at -195. The total is set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 victory against the Blackhawks in their last outing. The Capitals had a impressive offensive performance in this win. For the matchup, they earned a goal on 4 of the 26 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 power play tries and scored 1 goal. Washington accrued 8 mins in the box in this game.

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When playing at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 152 goals while having 133 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have 192 power play opportunities (18th in hockey) and have scored 38 goals in those attempts. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 167 goals (29th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have allowed 190. Washington has taken 1,686 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.9%. For the current campaign, they have 69 points and their points percentage sits at .556. The Capitals have had 1,895 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .900. Washington is sitting with 179 power play chances and they have tallied 34 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 18.99%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has taken the ice for 92 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 43-33-10 and he has gotten the start in 85 games. Opponents have racked up 245 goals versus Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.83. Lindgren has seen 2,675 shots against him and has recorded 2,430 saves. His save percentage is at .908 for his 5,197 minutes between the pipes. Over the course of his pro career, Lindgren has accumulated 50 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .588.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg went up against the Canucks in a matchup where the Jets were on the wrong end of the score by a tally of 5-0. They had 1 power play opportunity in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Jets tallied 0 goals of the 22 shots on goal they attempted.

The Jets have scored 160 goals at even strength and 33 goals (24th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Winnipeg has put up 1,938 shots (18th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.96%, while allowing the other team 1,847 shots. On the season, the Winnipeg Jets have accounted for 193 goals, 85 points, in addition to a points percentage of .675. They have granted a total of 152 goals to be scored by of a combination of 111 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 184 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 17.93%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.84% on their opponents 177 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 91.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Connor Hellebuyck in net. He has accounted for 13,722 saves out of the 14,969 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .917. Hellebuyck is the owner of a lifetime record of 267-168-40 and has played in 491 contests. He has been a starter 482 contests and has been on the ice for 28,451 minutes. Hellebuyck's quality start percentage comes out to 58.3% and he has 281 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has yielded 1,247 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (+155)

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