| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-10-6 | 18-9-3 |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 37 points this season with a 17-9-3 record, and are 16-13 ATS and 13-13 in over/under. They have a 9-5-1 home record and a 8-4-2 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Ducks, and their previous three games were a win against the Sharks, a win against the Kings, and a win against the Islanders.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.48 goals per game and are scoring 16.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.48 goals per game and are killing 74.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 31 points, also leading the team in goals with 17, while Dylan Strome adds a team-high 17 assists. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 12-6-2 record, with 2.06 GAA and .919 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 5-3-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .893 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 32 points this season with a 13-9-6 record, and are 16-12 ATS and 14-12 in over/under. They have a 6-3-3 home record and a 7-6-3 road record and are sitting 8th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 7-6 road overtime loss to the Panthers, and their previous three games were a win against the Red Wings, a win against the Devils, and a loss against the Penguins.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.07 goals per game and are scoring 19.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 70.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 30 points, also leading the team in assists with 21, while Adam Fantilli leads the team in goals with 11. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 7-4-5 record, with 2.81 GAA and .901 SV%. Elvis Merzļikins is the backup goalie and he has a 6-5-1 record, with 3.87 GAA and .885 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: December 7, 2025
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last eight home games after coming off a shootout.
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last eight games when leading after the second period.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won three of their last five games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games after coming off overtime.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored the last goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last four home games.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last nine home games.
- Aliaksei Protas has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last seven appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games.
- Kirill Marchenko ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.48).
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.48).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.67%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction
The Capitals have won both meetings against the Blue Jackets this season. At home by 5-1 and on the road by 5-1 as well and are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
In this Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -200 home favorites. This Capitals have been the better team this season, as they have 4 more overall wins and are coming into this matchup in excellent form, as they are 6-1 in their last 7 games. On the flip side, the Blue Jackets have been struggling lately, as they are 2-5 in their last 7 games and 1-3 in their last 4 on the road. They are also in the second leg of a road back-to-back, so I expect the more well-rested and better home team to win this one comfortably. Take the Capitals on the puckline in this one.