Winnipeg Jets, leading the Central Division, will face off against the Washington Capitals at home on Tuesday. Despite recent losses, the Jets are aiming to secure their playoff spot. The Capitals, already playoff-bound, are on a strong winning streak, having won nine of their last ten games. Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals is close to Wayne Gretzky`s all-time goal record, needing just six more goals.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Bookmakers favor the Jets with odds of -139, while the Capitals are underdogs at +118. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 on the puck line.
According to sports analysts` simulations, which have a strong track record in NHL picks, the Capitals at +118 are a recommended bet.
Washington has been performing well, winning four consecutive games and nine of their last ten. They also have a positive goal difference in recent games against the Jets. Motivated by a previous loss to the Jets, the Capitals will be looking to even the season series.
In previous encounters, there have been at least three goals scored in the last five games between these teams, with some exceeding five goals. High scoring games have been common for both the Jets and Capitals recently.
Alex Ovechkin has a strong scoring history against the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise and against Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. This includes a goal in their last meeting in February.
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