Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-4), looking to end a six-game road losing streak, face the Washington Capitals (8-4-2) at Capital One Arena on Saturday night at 7:30 PM ET.
Game outlook
The Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-4), looking to end a six-game road losing streak, face the Washington Capitals (8-4-2) at Capital One Arena on Saturday night at 7:30 PM ET. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona, while the Capitals are coming off a 3-0 win over Vegas. The Capitals are favored to win, opening at -152, and they are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games against Columbus.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Capital One Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Blue Jackets +135 | Capitals -152
Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-175) | Capitals -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 60%.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced difficulty in recent weeks, with only two wins in their past nine games and a current seven-game losing streak. Looking to break the streak against the Washington Capitals, Columbus averages 2.75 points per game on offense, and allows an average of 3.63 points to be scored against them in defense. Elvis Merzlikins is 3-5-3 in 12 games, featuring a 3.24 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Currently ranked 31st among NHL teams, the Blue Jackets hope to find success in their upcoming game against the Capitals.