Washington Capitals (7-2) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (5-3-1)
November 2, 2024 at 05:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -225 / Columbus Blue Jackets +180 — Over/Under: 6.5
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals meet Saturday 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 lost to the Jets, beat the Islanders, and play the Sharks and Kings next. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.7 goals per game and are scoring 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Sean Manahan leads Columbus with 6 goals, Kirill Marchenko has 8 assists and Zach Werenski has 36 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 17 goals on 149 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 14 goals on 150 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Rangers and Canadiens, and they play the Hurricanes and Predators next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 4.11 goals per game and are scoring on 9.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 6 goals, Dylan Strome has 10 assists and Connor McMichael has 27 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 81.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 13 goals on 111 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 13 goals on 105 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games against the Blue Jackets.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last three home games.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games at Capital One Arena against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored a goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games as road underdogs.
- Cole Sillinger has recorded a point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Kevin Labanc has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.00).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T27th in the league in penalty minutes this season (66).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T6th in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Blue Jackets and Capitals have been moneymakers this season for NHL bettors, so you can make a case for either side. I still give the Caps the edge at home because they’ve been more consistent and their offense has been ridiculous. The Capitals have done a lot of their heavy lifting at home, and they’ve scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 home games. Five of the Capital’s last 7 wins have been decided by 2 or more goals. Give me the Capitals and the PL to shave down the expensive price.