Will Winnipeg win its eighth consecutive game when Saturday’s Jets vs. Capitals clash takes place at 7:00 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena? The Caps are slight home favorites, while the total for tonight’s matchup sits at 5.5.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Winnipeg Jets (-105) at Washington Capitals (-115); o/u 5.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 1, 2025
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: NHL Network
Jets vs. Capitals Public Betting: Bettors Leaning with Washington
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 57% of bets are on the Capitals moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Hellebuyck secures fourth straight win
Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves in Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Bruins. An Elias Lindholm shorthanded tally just 11 seconds into the third period tied things up at 2-2, but Hellebuyck buckled down from there and watched his offense blow the game wide open. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner has won four straight starts and eight of his last nine, posting a stellar 1.67 GAA and .932 save percentage over that stretch, and Hellebuyck ranks first in the NHL in GAA (2.00), save percentage (.927) and shutouts (six) while building a commanding lead with 32 wins, which is seven more than Jake Oettinger, who ranks second in wins.
Lindgren saddled with loss vs. Sens
Charlie Lindgren turned aside 30 of 34 shots faced during Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators. Lindgren kept the Capitals in it long enough to force the overtime frame but was hung out to dry on Thomas Chabot’s overtime-winning tally. With Washington employing a fairly rigid split in netminding assignments between Lindgren and Logan Thompson, the 31-year-old Lindgren is likely to find himself next in action Feb. 4 against the Panthers.
Jets vs. Capitals Betting Prediction
Take Winnipeg. The Jets have actually dropped seven of their last 10 games versus the Capitals, but the two teams haven’t squared off yet this season. Plus, Winnipeg has won eight out of its last 10 games, which includes the team’s current five-game win streak. The Jets also have the edge in the goaltender matchup and the Caps have dropped two of their last three games despite playing well over their last 10 contests (7-3).
Jets vs. Capitals Prediction: WINNIPEG JETS -105