NHL betting odds interest swings to the Washington Capitals at Columbus battle on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.9-1.7 win for the Capitals on Tuesday. 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
16-25-4 Columbus battles the Capitals, currently with a 34-8-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 21-21-3 for the Blue Jackets and 17-19-9 for the Capitals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Washington injuries news.
The Columbus Blue Jackets sit at No. 26 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Capitals sit at a No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.52 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.16 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 17.48% while the Capitals defense kills off 84.96% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Washington was a 5-2 Sportsbook at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Washington at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Columbus was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Avalanche. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Columbus
- Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
- Columbus is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
- Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
- Columbus is 8-15-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Anaheim, Friday, January 22nd
Columbus home to Calgary, Thursday, January 21st
