Washington Capitals (50-20-9) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9)
Game Info: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -170 / Columbus Blue Jackets +142 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 37-33-9 this year after they defeated Washington by a score of 7-0 in their last game. Columbus scored three goals in the first period, three in the second, and ended with one in the third in the shutout win. The Blue Jackets outshot Washington by a total of 26-22, won 44.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli (2), Johnson, Monahan, Sillinger, van Riemsdyk, and Werenski, while Greaves stopped all 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that shutout win, the Blue Jackets defeated the Sabres by a score of 3-2 and the Senators by a score of 5-2. Columbus has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 83 points. Columbus has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 19.7% on the power play and 76.1% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 56 assists, and 286 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 31 goals, 40 assists, and 199 shots on goal. Daniil Tarasov is 7-10-2 with a 3.54 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this year.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 50-20-9 this season after they lost to Columbus by a score of 7-0 on Saturday afternoon. Washington fell behind 1-0 just one minute into the game and they were never competitive in the blowout loss. The Capitals were outshot by a total of 26-22, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington was led by Leonard, who had four shots on goal, while Shepard stopped 19 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Capitals defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4, but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 4-1 before that. Washington has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 109 points. Washington has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 26 goals, 51 assists, and 137 shots on goal, while Alex Ovechkin has added 42 goals, 28 assists, and 227 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 19-13-3 with a 2.74 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this season.
Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Capitals
- The Capitals have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have won two of the Capitals’ last three games at Capital One Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games at Capital One Arena following a win.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games at Capital One Arena following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last seven night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games following a win.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of his last 10 appearances after playing the previous day.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last four games as favorites.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Luke Kunin has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances at Capital One Arena.
- Boone Jenner has recorded a point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Sean Monahan has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction
Columbus comes into this game after dismantling a short handed Washington team on Saturday, but they will be on the road here. The Blue Jackets are 12-23-4 on the road this year, while the Capitals are 26-8-6 at home. Washington has clinched the one seed in the East and as we saw on Saturday, they don’t have much to play for right now. The Capitals rested Ovechkin and didn’t play either of their top two goalies, which resulted in a bad loss. On the other side, the Blue Jackets are fighting to stay alive in the wild card race and have plenty of motivation + confidence coming into this game. Take Columbus to get the win.