Capitals vs Jets Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 18-9-4 this year after they lost to Carolina in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Washington led 1-0 in the second and 2-1 in the third, but allowed the tying goal late and lost in the shootout. The Capitals were outshot by a total of 39-25, won 34.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Dowd and McMichael, while Thompson stopped 37 out of 39 shots, which was a .949 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-0, but lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3 before that. The Capitals have lost two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 40 points. Washington has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 2.39 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 17 goals and 15 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 14 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 13-6-3 with a 1.96 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 14-15-1 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 1-0 early in the first period and they only trailed 4-3 heading into the third, but couldn’t find any offense in the final period for the loss. The Jets out shot Boston by a total of 29-24, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Barron, Iafallo, and Vilardi, while Comrie stopped 18 out of 23 shots, which was a .783 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Stars by a score of 4-3 and the Oilers by a score of 6-2. The Jets have lost five of their last six games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 29 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 15 goals and 23 assists, while Mark Scheifele has added 16 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 8-6-0 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last six night games after coming off overtime.
• The Jets have lost five of their last six games.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games.
• The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Jets after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Capitals’ last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Jets’ last six night games at Canada Life Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 games at Canada Life Centre.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Capitals’ last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in three of the Jets’ last four games.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight night games at Canada Life Centre.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in 16 of his last 18 appearances with the Capitals as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games against the Jets.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in road games.

Capitals vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak, but they have allowed 16 goals in those three losses. The Jets are 7-7-0 at home this year, while the Capitals are 8-4-2 on the road. Washington has lost two of their last three games, but they have been very good over the last few weeks. I know the Jets are expected to get Hellebuyck back for this game, but I need to see some results before I back them again. Take the Caps here.

David Racey's Pick: Capitals ML