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Jets vs. Capitals Prediction: Close Contest Projected After New Data Released for Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals will take on the Winnipeg Jets in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts an equal chance for both the Capitals and Jets to win today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Winnipeg-Washington game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Based on the latest updates and extensive data, we predict a 50-50 chance for both the Capitals and Jets, making it a highly competitive matchup."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Jets vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Jets vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Jets and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Jets and Capitals a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Jets vs. Capitals Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jets | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (+104) | u5.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Jets vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Jets vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Jets vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Jets vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele is most likely to score the first goal in Jets vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Scheifele a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Jets star is a 34.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | 7.7% |
| Kyle Connor | 7.5% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 7.0% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.0% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.7% |
| Dylan Strome | 4.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 37.3% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 34.5% |
| Mark Scheifele | 34.2% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 29.8% |
| Tom Wilson | 28.5% |
| Dylan Strome | 24.8% |
Jets vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Capitals and Jets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Jets vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Winnipeg vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Jets and Capitals on Saturday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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