Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/1/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+220) Capitals (-275)

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (34-11-5) will attempt to beat the Winnipeg Jets (35-14-3) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Jets at +220 and the Capitals are at -275. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Winnipeg Jets went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-1 win against the Canadiens in their previous contest . The Jets had a good offensive outing and it showed in the victory. For the outing, they earned a goal on 4 of the 24 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score. Winnipeg accrued 2 penalty minutes in this contest.

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At even strength, the Jets have conceded 97 goals while earning 138 on offense. Winnipeg Jets opponents have recorded 134 power play tries (21st in the NHL) and have racked up 28 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have racked up 184 goals (1st in pro hockey) on the year and have surrendered 125. Winnipeg has tried 1,471 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.5%. For the current campaign, they have 73 points and their points percentage is sitting at .702. The Jets have had 1,454 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .914. Winnipeg has tallied 141 power play chances and they have scored 46 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 32.62%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck has participated in 545 games during his NHL career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 306-180-43 and got the start in 536 games. The opposition has been able to score 1,361 goals versus Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.78. Hellebuyck has seen 16,498 shots taken against him and has recorded 15,137 saves. His save percentage is at .918 during his 29,357 minutes in the crease. For his career, Hellebuyck has accrued 321 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .599.

When they took the ice last, Washington opposed the Flames in an outing where the Capitals got the win by a final score of 3-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing and notched 1 out of those opportunities. The Capitals recorded 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Capitals have accumulated 142 goals at even strength and 32 goals (9th in hockey) while on the power play. Washington has attempted 1,362 shots (27th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.78%, while allowing the other team 1,372 shots. On the season, the Washington Capitals have a total of 174 goals, 73 points, as well as a points percentage of .730. They have permitted 117 goals to be scored by way of 94 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 141 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 22.70%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 84.67% on the other teams 150 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 91.5%.

For the opposition you will find Logan Thompson in goal. Thompson is sitting with a lifetime record of 79-34-14 and has been in net for 131 games. Thompson's rate of quality starts is 61.5% and he has earned 75 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has a tally of 3,463 stops out of 3,784 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .915. Opponents are averaging 3.21 goals/game and he has given up 321 goals altogether. He has started in 122 games and his ice time sits at 5,992 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-275)

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