Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets, the Capitals will be looking to continue their winning streak as they visit Nationwide
Game outlook
In an upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets, the Capitals will be looking to continue their winning streak as they visit Nationwide Arena. Washington currently holds a strong record of 6-4, while Columbus sits at 5-5. The Capitals have a successful history against the Blue Jackets, with a 9-0-1 record in their last 10 games. With a 2-0 lead in the season series, Washington is the favorite in this matchup with a current line of -130. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Capitals vs. Blue Jackets prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals -130 | Blue Jackets +113
Spread: Capitals -1.5 (+180) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-220)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 57%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals recently bounced back from a loss to the Islanders with a win over Carolina. They have clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference but remain only three points behind Winnipeg, who has the best overall record. With four games left in the season, the Capitals aim to maintain their hopes of securing the top overall seed by defeating the Blue Jackets. Washington averages 3.59 goals per game and scored five goals on 28 shots in their last game. Dylan Strome leads the team with 77 points, followed by Alex Ovechkin with 70 points and Aliaksei Protas with 66 points. Washington is currently giving up 2.72 goals per game, ranking eighth in the league. Goalie Charlie Lindgren saved 30 of 34 shots in the last game. Despite their strong offense, the team will need a better defensive effort to secure a win in the upcoming game. Jakob Chychrun and Aliaksei Protas are questionable due to illness and a lower-body injury, respectively. With a power ranking of 6, Washington has the top offense in the league, averaging 3.60 goals per game, and ranks ninth in defense, allowing an average of 2.74 goals against them per game. The team's record for the season is 50-19-9.