The Columbus Blue Jackets get a visit from the Washington Capitals in NHL Betting Odds action on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as 118 moneyline underdogs in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.9-1.5 result in favor of the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Columbus Blue Jackets are 7-4-2 overall while the Washington Capitals are 9-4-1. As for the totals, Columbus is 4-9 on the OU, and Washington is 6-5-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Washington injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Columbus Blue Jackets rated this week at No. 1 and the Washington Capitals sitting at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.46 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.43 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 33.33% while the Capitals defense kills off 80.49% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington was a 5-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Hurricanes. They lost as -135 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Columbus was a 8-4 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blues. They won as favorites, while the total score of 12 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, November 16th
Columbus home to New York, Friday, November 18th