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

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Blue Jackets

The Washington Capitals battle the Columbus Blue Jackets in this NHL matchup at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, October 24. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

There is an appealing -139 when it comes to Under 6.5 goals which is our confident prediction. The Capitals and the Blue Jackets might not light the lamp too many times.

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Washington Capitals have enjoyed successive road wins. Their most recent game was a 4-1 home victory at Capital One Arena where they beat Seattle Kraken. Jakob Chychrun was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Logan Thompson had 18 saves (.947).

Columbus Blue Jackets won last time out by a 5-1 scoreline. On the road against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, they made it back-to-back wins. There were five different goalscorers including Denton Mateychuk. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins played a starring role, stopping 22 shots (.957).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets have won the last two meetings against the Caps. They triumphed 7-0 at Nationwide Arena and then 4-1 at Capital One Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Caps winning seven times.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-7-3	2.1	.922	1
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-8-5	2.8	.906	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 2.5 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.4%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Dylan Strome recording 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.26 goal against average with a .908 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.8 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.5%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fantilli with 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, while Kirill Marchenko is next in line after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 1.15 GAA with a .960 SV%, including two shutouts.

Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for this NHL encounter to go under the line. Take the -139 that the teams fail to find the net enough times to win this wager.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Capitals vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Capitals games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Ovechkin Under 3.5 Shots -130

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) has failed to cover the 3.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -130 that he fails to cover the Shots on Goal line.

Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 1 - 4 Blue Jackets

A 4-1 win in favor of the Blue Jackets is available at odds of +1700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Blue Jackets

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Blue Jackets

+3500

3-1

Capitals

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+900

Blue Jackets

+900

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Blue Jackets

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+7000

Blue Jackets

+7500

5-1

Capitals

+2500

Blue Jackets

+2800

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1700

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1900

6-0

Capitals

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

6-1

Capitals

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6000

6-2

Capitals

+3000

Blue Jackets

+3300

6-3

Capitals

+2800

Blue Jackets

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-3

Capitals

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Capitals

+12500

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-3

Capitals

+12500

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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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.

The Moneyline odds about Columbus Blue Jackets triumphing is priced at -105 and you can get Washington Capitals at -114. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 53% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -100.

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

Capitals

-114

Blue Jackets

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+140

Tie

+330

Blue Jackets

+150

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+198

Blue Jackets +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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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

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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