- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Capitals
- Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN | MNMT
The Washington Capitals (42-30) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29) on Apr. 14 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+195).
The Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Capitals vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 55.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Capitals vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Capitals Best Bets & Trends
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.65 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+6.30 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+4.15 Units / 29% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+14.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+13.40 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+7.00 Units / 46% ROI)
Capitals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Capitals are 43-38 against the spread this NHL season (+12.9 Units / 11.57% ROI).
- Capitals are 42-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units /-4.81% ROI
- Capitals are 37-41 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -9.16% ROI
- Capitals are 41-37 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units /1.47% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 41-40 against the spread this NHL season (-7.75 Units /-5.85% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 40-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -3.67% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 37-42 when betting the Over for -9.3 Units / -10.34% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 42-37 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 1.56% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +100 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -115 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Capitals: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Capitals were 50-31 (.617) last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 121-104 (.538) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 92-69 (.571) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 19-16 (.543) when outshooting their opponents this season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .520
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Capitals
The Blue Jackets are 7-17 (.292) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets were 18-1 (.947) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
The Blue Jackets are 24-36 (.400) when drawing more penalties since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .501
Capitals Offensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals have 14 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 5.76 expected goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 29 high danger chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
Capitals Defensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals have allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Capitals allowed opponents to score on 4% of cycle chances in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Capitals allowed opponents to score on 8% of cycle chances last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Capitals have allowed opponents to score on 24% of rush chances against the power play this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
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