Columbus Blue Jackets Battle vs Washington Capitals Highlights NHL Odds Menu

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Columbus Blue Jackets dueling the Washington Capitals on Thursday at Capital One Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets before puck drop in this match found them as 132 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.

A 2.9-2.7 result in favor of the Blue Jackets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

49-26-7 Washington battles the Blue Jackets, currently with a 45-30-7 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 46-34-2 for the Capitals and 41-41 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Columbus injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (Washington Capitals) and the No. 6 (Columbus Blue Jackets) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 9-ranked offense (3.16 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.8 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.63% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 76.06% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -160 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Devils at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -177 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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