NHL betting odds interest swings to the Washington Capitals at Columbus battle on Monday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Washington Capitals opened as 113 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.4 win for the Capitals. 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 31-26-5 overall while the Washington Capitals are 35-20-7. As for the totals, Columbus is 26-36 on the OU, and Washington is 36-25-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Washington injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 5-rated Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 16-ranked Washington Capitals, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.63 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.97 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 14.45% while the Capitals defense kills off 80% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Capitals were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -215 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
In their last action, Columbus was a 3-2 Sportsbook at home against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Columbus at -161 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games
- Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
- Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
- Columbus is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Ottawa, Tuesday, February 27th
Columbus at Los Angeles, Thursday, March 1st
