Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets will host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. The Jets, leading the Central Division, aim to secure a playoff spot but have recently lost two of three games. The Capitals, already heading to the postseason, are on a strong run with nine wins in their last ten games. Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky`s all-time goal record, needing just six more goals.
The game will start at 8 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Current odds favor the Jets at -139 on the 90-minute money line, 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 (+183).
A sports model simulating the game 10,000 times is showing a strong performance on top-rated puck-line picks this season. Here are some recommended bets for the Jets vs. Capitals game on Tuesday:
Washington has been dominant recently, winning four straight and nine of ten, while Winnipeg has struggled in their last three. The Capitals have also performed well against the Jets recently. In their last encounter, the Capitals narrowly lost to the Jets, making them eager for a win this time.
Recent games between these teams have been high-scoring, with at least three goals in the last five matchups, and two exceeding five goals. The `Over` has also occurred in Winnipeg`s last three games and in Washington`s recent 6-3 victory.
Ovechkin has a strong history against the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise, with 56 goals in 74 games, including six against Hellebuyck. He scored a crucial goal in their previous game in February.
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