Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BSOH. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.
The Capitals are the favored team in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Blue Jackets. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Columbus Blue Jackets – Washington Capitals odds
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Capitals and Blue Jackets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Capitals have a record of 2-1. However, against the puck line the Blue Jackets went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 7 goals per game.
- Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Columbus has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- The Blue Jackets have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Capitals have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-4.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Capitals are set to face Columbus with a 16-9-4 record. Their track record as favorites is 8-1-1, while they maintain 8-8-3 when considered underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 7-5-2 record this season, and they are 9-4-2 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Capitals are averaging 2.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 31st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. The Capitals went 5-3 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-6.
Goalie Charlie Lindgren comes into the game having made 11 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-3 and he has a save percentage of 0.6082474226804123%.
Going into the game against Washington, the Blue Jackets hold a 11-17-5 record. They have a 1-2-1 record when favored and 10-15-4 as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 4-8-3 this season and are 7-9-2 at home.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 13th position in the league. Columbus’ offense comes into the game ranked 25th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the NHL.
Goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets the start and has made 20 starts this season. His record at this point is 7-8, and his save percentage is 0.9278350515463918%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (-103)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Damon Severson – Upper Body – Out
- Boone Jenner – Jaw – Out
- Jack Roslovic – Ankle – Out
- Patrik Laine – Shoulder – Out
- Adam Boqvist – Shoulder – Out
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Max Pacioretty – Achilles – Out
- T.J. Oshie – Lower Body – Out
- Sonny Milano – Upper Body – Out
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Connor McMichael – Illness – Questionable
