Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

There are betting odds of -115 when it comes to the Capitals and the Blue Jackets going under the 6.5 goals line. This looks too good an opportunity to pass up.

Washington Capitals have lost back-to-back on the road. In their previous game, it was a 5-4 (SO) home win over Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena. Dylan Strome was on target along with three of his teammates.

Columbus Blue Jackets made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 3-2 home victory against Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner, James van Riemsdyk and Zach Aston-Reese scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jet Greaves played a starring role, stopping 39 shots (.951).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps triumphed 2-1 when they last played the Blue Jackets. This head-to-head was played at Nationwide Arena. The Caps have beaten the Blue Jackets in the past five meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Hunter Shepard (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-1-0	7	.731	0
23/24	2-1-0	3.19	.894	0

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-5-5	2.7	.907	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.9 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.7%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, with Dylan Strome recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Charlie Lindgren have a 2.98 goal against average with a .882 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 33.3 shots on goal, with a 17.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.2 goals from 32.4 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Boone Jenner with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Sean Monahan is next best after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 4.24 GAA with a .865 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be going Under the line, especially when it’s priced at odds of -115. This means we need six goals or less to be scored in this NHL game.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NHL betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key player and goalie stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Capitals vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Capitals games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 24 Capitals games on the road this season.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Capitals games on the road this season.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

If you’re wanting to go Under a certain number of goals but fancy bigger odds, a bet on Match Winner & Total Goals could be a good option. You need the two combinations to work in your favor.

Our Game Prediction

Under 6.5 Goals @ -115 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 2.5 Shots -200

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -200 now available.

Latest Zach Werenski Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+280

First

+1500

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+150

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Blue Jackets

A 4-2 win in favor of the Blue Jackets is available at odds of +1500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Blue Jackets

1-0

Capitals

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Blue Jackets

+3400

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+950

Blue Jackets

+850

4-0

Capitals

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

4-1

Capitals

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1500

4-3

Capitals

+1050

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+8000

Blue Jackets

+6600

5-1

Capitals

+2900

Blue Jackets

+2400

5-2

Capitals

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1600

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Capitals

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

6-1

Capitals

+6600

Blue Jackets

+5500

6-2

Capitals

+3400

Blue Jackets

+2900

6-3

Capitals

+2900

Blue Jackets

+2800

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-1

Capitals

+11000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-2

Capitals

+9000

Blue Jackets

+7000

7-3

Capitals

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-1

Capitals

+14000

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-2

Capitals

+12000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-3

Capitals

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-4

Capitals

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12500

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Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Washington Capitals are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -100. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Columbus Blue Jackets are trading at -120.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular NHL wagers. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -110.

If you want to back favorites Blue Jackets to score first, then you can get odds of -120. However, the Caps are a bigger -120 to find the net ahead of their opponents.

If you’re planning to place a National Hockey League wager, visit the betting sites and check out the huge selection of available team props and game lines. Find the odds which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Capitals

-100

Blue Jackets

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+163

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+128

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-250

Blue Jackets -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

Alex Ovechkin is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +700. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +104.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+104

Anytime

+700

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+188

Anytime

+1100

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+245

Anytime

+1400

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Yegor Chinakhov (Blue Jackets)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Taylor Raddysh (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Luke Kunin (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Justin Danforth (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Lars Eller (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+150

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-118

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-109

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+130

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 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 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.10 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 20.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 30
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 20
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 33
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

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