In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12th, at Nationwide Arena. Let’s take a look at the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals pick.
Blue Jackets Look for Third Straight Win
The Blue Jackets are picking up steam and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago agains the Ottawa Senators they won 5-2 and in the last game against the Buffalo Sabres they won 3-2. Jet Greaves was in goal and he saved 39 of the 41 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators the offense was again godo and they ended up securing the 5-2 victory.
The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.17 goals while giving up 3.39 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th, while the defense is ranked 27th. Goaltending for this team has been a major issue at times. Jet Greaves is expected to start in goal, and he has a 3-2-2 record while giving up 2.71 goals per game.
Why the Blue Jackets Will Beat the Capitals
- The Capitals have lost seven of their last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have won five of their last six games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in five of their last six day games following a home win.
Big Win for Capitals
It was a big win for the Capitals in the last game, even though they were underdogs. The Captials defense gave up four goals, but they still ended up winning in a shootout. The Captials were actually up 4-2 heading into the third period, but they gave up two goals in the third period to end up leading to the issues, and needing the shootout. Charlie Lindren was in goal and he saved 30 of the 34 shots that he faced.
The Capitals are averaging 3.59 goals while their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. Of course, Alex Ovechkin gets the attention, but this team’s goaltending has been good. Logan Thompson is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it’s unclear if he’ll be able to go in this game. If he can’t go, Charlie Lindgren will probably get the start again, and they need him to be better than the last game.
Why the Capitals Will Beat the Blue Jackets
- The Capitals have won each of their last six games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last five day games at Nationwide Arena following a home win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs at Nationwide Arena when trailing after the first period.
Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction
This is going to be a high-scoring game. We all know what the Capitals offense is able to do. Ovechkin didn’t play in the last game, and they still scored four goals. We also know that Lindgen has had issues and he’s going to continue to have the issues again here. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.17 goals and they will go over that number here. The over is 5-1-1 in the Capitals last seven games overall. Back the over to cash here.