NHL betting odds interest swings to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington battle on Monday at Verizon Center as the Capitals try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Columbus Blue Jackets were listed as 214 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Monday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.2-2.2 result in favor of the Capitals today. 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
Supporters of the Columbus Blue Jackets have seen them go 30-37-8 so far this season, while the Capitals are at 53-16-5. In totals betting, the Washington Capitals are 29-29-16, while the Blue Jackets are 36-35-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Columbus injuries news.
The Washington Capitals sit at No. 8 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at a No. 18 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.14 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.11 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 23.66% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 81.01% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Columbus was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -190 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Capitals were a 4-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at New York, Thursday, March 31st
Washington at Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 30th