Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets clash with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, November 24.

The Capitals should be able to come out on top against the Blue Jackets in regulation time. Our best prediction is to back them on the 3-Way Moneyline where a juicy -105 can be landed.

Columbus Blue Jackets were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Red Wings claimed a 4-3 (OT) win. Zach Werenski, Adam Fantilli and Miles Wood scored one goal each.

Washington Capitals lost their last game, being beaten at home to Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 at Capital One Arena. Jakob Chychrun, Justin Sourdif and Ethen Frank scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps beat the Blue Jackets in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. The Caps have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	3.4	.883	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 3.4 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.

Adam Fantilli is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Zach Werenski racking up 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.89 goal against average with a .895 save percentage.

The Caps have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 30.6 shots on goal, with a 10.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.6%.

The top points scorer is Alexander Ovechkin with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, while Jakob Chychrun is next best after registering 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.15 GAA with a .882 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Approach Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Washington Capitals should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -105 available.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Blue Jackets vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Blue Jackets have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 3.5 Shots +125

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has had Over 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +125.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 2 - 3 Capitals

One bet that has caught our eye is the Capitals to claim a 3-2 correct score win. This selection is available at +800 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Capitals

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Capitals

+4500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Capitals

+1400

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Capitals

+2800

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2400

Capitals

+1700

3-2

Blue Jackets

+1000

Capitals

+800

4-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Capitals

+3300

4-1

Blue Jackets

+2200

Capitals

+1300

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1900

Capitals

+1400

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1150

Capitals

+950

5-0

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+5000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+4000

Capitals

+1900

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2200

Capitals

+1300

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2800

Capitals

+2000

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2200

Capitals

+1800

6-0

Blue Jackets

+14000

Capitals

+7500

6-1

Blue Jackets

+9000

Capitals

+4000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+4500

Capitals

+2400

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3500

Capitals

+2400

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5500

Capitals

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5000

Capitals

+4500

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Capitals

+11000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+14000

Capitals

+6600

7-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Capitals

+5500

7-3

Blue Jackets

+7500

Capitals

+4500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+7500

Capitals

+5500

7-5

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+11000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+10000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+11000

Capitals

+10000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+14000

Capitals

+9000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+14000

Capitals

+12000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Washington Capitals at -172 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 63% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +142 about Columbus Blue Jackets.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +102.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+142

Capitals

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+235

Tie

+340

Capitals

-111

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-175

Capitals -1.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

As an alternative to the team props and game lines, check out the player and goalie props that are available. These can be a fantastic alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The top gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 15.5
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 18.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5

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