Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Betting Tips and Predictions

by | Mar 17, 2022

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a victory, heading into their meeting at Nationwide Arena on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. The sportsbooks have made the Capitals heavy favorites at -218 on the moneyline, despite being away from home, and the Blue Jackets are at +179. Find more below on the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Betting Line

Capitals vs Blue Jackets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Capitals -1.5 6

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Info

  • Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Arena: Nationwide Arena

Computer Predictions for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

Computer picks for Capitals vs Blue Jackets
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Blue Jackets (+1.5) Over (6) Blue Jackets 4 Capitals 3

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Betting Trends

  • Washington has won 23 of its 41 games as a favorite this season.
  • In 11 games with shorter than -218 moneyline odds this season, the Capitals have won six.
  • There is a 68.6% chance that Washington wins this contest, per the moneyline.

    • Washington Capitals Leaders

  • One of Washington’s most productive offensives player this season is Alex Ovechkin, who has 73 points (37 goals, 36 assists) and plays an average of 21:14 per game.
  • Evgeny Kuznetsov has 59 points (1.0 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 40 assists.
  • John Carlson’s season total of 49 points has come from 10 goals and 39 assists.
  • Vitek Vanecek (15-7-5) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 722 saves. His .917 save percentage ranks 13th in the league.

    • Washington Capitals Season Stats

  • The Capitals’ 198 goals this season make them the seventh-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Capitals have allowed 170 goals (2.8 per game) to rank 11th in NHL play.
  • The team’s goal differential is ninth-best in the league at +28.
  • The 33 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season (on 183 power-play chances) rank 19th in the league.
  • The Capitals’ 18.0% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 24th in the NHL.
  • The Capitals’ seven shorthanded goals this season rank fifth.
  • The Capitals have the league’s 13th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 80.7%.
  • The Capitals’ players win 47.4% of their faceoffs to rank 26th in the NHL.
  • The Capitals connect on 10.4% of their shots, ranking ninth in the league.
  • The Capitals’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.9 hits and 13.9 blocked shots per game.

    • Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Betting Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have claimed an upset victory in 20, or 40.8%, of the 49 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Columbus has won four of its 14 games when it is the underdog by +179 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline in this outing implies a 35.8% chance for the Blue Jackets to win.

    • Columbus Blue Jackets Leaders

  • Columbus’ Oliver Bjorkstrand has collected 24 assists and 21 goals in 59 games, good for 45 points.
  • Boone Jenner is crucial for Columbus’ attack with 44 total points (0.7 per game), including 23 goals and 21 assists through 59 contests.
  • Jakub Voracek has three goals and 40 assists for Washington.
  • Elvis Merzlikins has a .902 save percentage (37th in the league), with 1142 total saves, while conceding 124 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put together a 21-15-3 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

    • Columbus Blue Jackets Season Stats

  • The Blue Jackets have scored 195 goals this season (3.2 per game) to rank 12th in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have given up 220 total goals (3.7 per game) to rank 30th.
  • Their -25 goal differential ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have put up 28 power-play goals this season (on 153 power-play chances). That ranks 27th in the NHL.
  • The Blue Jackets have an 18.3% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 23 percentage.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored six shorthanded goals this season (eighth among NHL squads).
  • The 79.8% penalty-kill percentage the Blue Jackets have amassed is the league’s 16th-ranked rate.
  • The Blue Jackets have the NHL’s 17th-ranked faceoff win rate (49.4%).
  • The Blue Jackets are shooting 10.9% (sixth in the league).
  • The Blue Jackets have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

    • Capitals and Blue Jackets Injury Report

    Capitals: Carl Hagelin: Out (Eye), Joe Snively: Out (Upper Body), Lars Eller: Out (COVID-19)

    Blue Jackets: Boone Jenner: Out (Lower Back), Daniil Tarasov: Out For Season (Hip), Adam Boqvist: Out (Upper Body), Alexandre Texier: Out (Finger)

    Betting Tips for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

    Our best bet is Blue Jackets on the moneyline at 179 and Blue Jackets (+1.5) against the spread after digging through all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will finish over the total of 6 goals.

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