| MATCHUP | Washington Capitals | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 42-30-9 | 40-29-12 |
| Spread | +1.5 -205 | -1.5 170 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105) |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 92 points this season with a 40-29-12 record, and are 40-40 ATS and 37-40 in over/under. They have a 20-12-8 home record and a 20-17-4 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-3 home loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 5-2 road loss to the Canadiens, a 0-5 road loss to the Sabres, and a 4-3 road shootout win over the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.02 goals per game and are scoring 19.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 76.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 81 points and 22 goals, adding a team-high 59 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 26-18-9 record, with 2.61 GAA and .908 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 14-11-3 record, with 3.40 GAA and .883 SV%.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 93 points this season with a 42-30-9 record, and are 43-38 ATS and 37-42 in over/under. They have a 25-11-5 home record and a 17-19-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-0 home win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road win over the Penguins, a 4-0 road win over the Maple Leafs, and a 1-8 road loss to the Rangers.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.20 goals per game and are scoring 17.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.93 goals per game and are killing 80.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 63 points and 32 goals, while Dylan Strome leads the team in assists with 39. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 31-21-6 record, with 2.44 GAA and .912 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 9-8-3 record, with 3.52 GAA and .879 SV%.
Washington Capitals @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: April 14, 2026
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Capitals have lost each of their last six road games following a home win.
- The favorites have won each of the Capitals’ last eight games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 games as favorites following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games.
- In each of the Capitals’ last six games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last nine Tuesday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 15 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 home games.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Adam Fantilli has scored at least one goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in five of his last six road appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last four road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.15%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (22).
- The Washington Capitals rank T25th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.65%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 30th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (11).
Capitals vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Capitals have won all three meetings against the Blue Jackets this season, having won their only visit in Columbus by 5-1 and are 8-2 in their last 10 head-to-head matches against the Blue Jackets.
In this Capitals vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as – home favorites. Both teams eliminated from the playoffs after the Flyers won and the Blue Jackets have been struggling mightily in the worst possible time, as they are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have lost their last five home games. On the flip side, the Capitals are 7-2 in their last 9 games and are averaging 4.5 goals per game in their last 9 and two of their last three games had been shutouts, so I expect them to get the job done in this one. Take the Capitals on the moneyline on the road.