Jets vs. Capitals, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Winnipeg Jets face the Washington Capitals, with both teams looking to improve on great seasons. The Jets are 12-9 but two losses in a row have them out of playoff position in the Western Conference. The Capitals have a 12-9-2 record and are in the chase for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Jets vs Capitals prediction!
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Winnipeg hopes defense turns season around
The Jets are having a solid season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.14 goals per game. Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have scored 22 goals and 31 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Gabriel Vilardi, Nino Niederrieter, and Jonathan Toews have combined for 15 goals and 22 assists while defensemen Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have added six goals and 25 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.81 goals per game. Morrissey and DeMelo have combined for 3.3 defensive point shares while Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn have combined for 1.4 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. With Connor Hellebuyck out, the hope is that backup goaltender Thomas Milic steps up as he looks to make his debut in the upcoming game.
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Key injury report for Jets
- Connor Hellebuyck (knee) is out four to six weeks. Has a .913 save percentage and a 2.51 goals-against average on 403 shots with 6.3 goals saved above average.
Caps have won four of five
The Capitals are averaging 3.30 goals per game and have won four of their last five games. Tom Wilson and Alexander Ovechkin have scored 22 goals and 22 assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Dylan Strome, Aleksei Protas, and Ryan Leonard have combined for 16 goals and 29 assists while defensemen John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun have added 13 goals and 29 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried the Capitals, allowing 2.65 goals per game, including only one goal in the last two games. Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy have combined for 1.5 defensive point shares while John Carlson and Rasmus Sandin have combined for 2.5 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Logan Thompson has been great with a .912 save percentage and a 2.16 goals-against average on 377 shots with 5.7 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Capitals
- No key injuries to report.
Jets vs Capitals Pick
Money Line Pick For Jets vs Capitals
- Capitals (-160) (4 units)
The Capitals are having a great season, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Capitals, who average 3.30 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Tom Wilson, Alexander Ovechkin, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Capitals, who allow only 2.65 goals per game, should limit the Jets offense with John Carlson, Matt Roy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves.
Take the Capitals money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Jets vs Capitals
- Under 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have great defenses that look to take over this game from the opening puck drop. The Jets, who allow only 2.81 goals per game, should limit the Capitals offense with Josh Morrissey, Dylan DeMelo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Thomas Milic to make plenty of big saves. These teams have played unders in four of their last five meetings.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
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