| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-8-3 | 11-9-2 |
| Spread | +1.5 -180 | -1.5 150 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Monday, November 24, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals meet Monday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Pick.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Red Wings, and play the Maple Leafs next. The Blue Jackets have split their last 8 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.95 goals per game and are scoring 17.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Dmitri Voronkov leads Columbus with 9 goals, Kirill Marchenko has 14 assists and Zach Werenski has 85 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 74.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 40 goals on 418 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 27 goals on 270 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Habs, lost to the Lightning, and they play the Jets next. The Capitals have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.23 goals per game and are scoring 14.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 11 goals, Dylan Strome has 15 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.73 goals per game and are killing 71.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 32 goals on 354 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 24 goals on 216 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last 10 Monday games at Capital One Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games following a home loss.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games.
- The Capitals have won the first period in five of their last six home games against the Blue Jackets following a loss.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five road games against the Capitals.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games at Capital One Arena.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with the Capitals as favorites against the Blue Jackets.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six home games.
- Justin Sourdif has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 71.4% against the Blue Jackets this season – most against any opponent.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sean Monahan has recorded an assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against the Capitals.
- Sean Monahan has recorded at least one point in each of his last six road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Damon Severson has recorded four hits against the Capitals this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
- The Washington Capitals rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.71%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.45).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (30.7).
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Capitals should be favored at home, but the value is with the Blue Jackets and the plus money, as there hasn’t been much separation between these teams so far. The Blue Jackets have also earned points in 7 of their last 8 games. The road team has won 6 of the last 10 games between the Blue Jackets and Capitals. While winning lately, the Capitals still allow teams to hang around due to a leaky defense. I’d assume an aggressive offensive team such as the Blue Jackets that gets a lot of shots off will have its chances here. Give me the road dog.