Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

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The Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals are set to meet at Capital One Arena. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Jets enter the game with a 12-9-0 record. They rank 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Central Division. On the other side, the Capitals hold a 12-9-2 record. They sit 7th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division.

Jets vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +134, Washington Capitals MoneyLine -158

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost 3-0 against the Minnesota Wild, despite having 32 shots on goal. In that game, the Jets couldn’t find the net and struggled to convert their power play chances.

In a close contest with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Jets fell short with a 4-3 loss. Gabriel Vilardi stood out by scoring two goals, while Josh Morrissey added another. The team managed a power play goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

On the brighter side, the Jets secured a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mark Scheifele contributed with three assists, and Kyle Connor added a goal and an assist. The Jets showed strong defense with 18 blocks in that game.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 5-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In that game, Jakob Chychrun and John Carlson were key players with multiple points each.

The Capitals faced a setback against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-5 loss. Despite the loss, they managed to put 32 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren made 9 saves during this game.

Washington’s offense has been impressive, especially in their 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Ethen Frank and Alex Ovechkin led the scoring with multiple goals. The Capitals also managed to score two power-play goals in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored with a moneyline of -158 against the Winnipeg Jets, who are at +134. The Capitals have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 5th in assists. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Washington Capitals to win the game with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -112 and the under at -108. Both teams have solid offensive stats, but the Capitals’ defense ranks higher in goals against. With a projected total score of 6, the pick is to go with the over.