Capitals vs Jets Picks and Prediction – 3/11/2024
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The Washington Capitals travel to the North to challenge the powerhouse Winnipeg Jets on Monday. This has the makings of a fantastic game between two of the better teams in the league, in the back half of the regular season. Get in on all the hockey action with our free NHL picks.
The Washington Capitals (30-23-9) head to Canada on the back of a two game winning streak. The Capitals have won three of their last four, however the one loss was to the lowly Coyotes at home. Washington will be led by the legendary Alex Ovechkin, who is still chipping in 48 points this season, even at this late stage of his career. Dylan Strome has been an impressive Center for Washington, putting up 51 points this season.
On the other side, the Winnipeg Jets (40-18-5) will be looking toward the playoffs, as they have had an exceptional season thus far. The Jets come back home after splitting a back-to-back series with Seattle, and losing 5-0 against Vancouver. With Mark Scheifele leading the offense with 56 points this season, and Defenseman Josh Morrissey dealing 44 assists, Winnipeg has a variety of scoring threats. The thrashing delivered by Vancouver was a definite surprise given the talent of the Jets, and they will hope to forget that game soon.
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Our Free NHL Pick for Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals +190
Get expert picks from the hottest cappersIt is difficult to go against Winnipeg, who have been a fantastic overall team this season. However, it is also difficult to back Winnipeg as a sizeable favorite against a talented team with momentum. The veteran experience of Washington, and their solid defense cannot be overvalued, and there is value on the Capitals. Prediction: Washington wins 3-2.