Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction 11/24/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 24^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Washington Capitals Preview

The Capitals have 24 points this season with a 11-9-2 record, and are 11-11 ATS and 10-10 in over/under. They have a 6-5-1 home record and a 5-4-1 road record and are sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-3 home loss to the Lightning and will face the Jets, Maple Leafs and Islanders next.

Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.23 goals per game and are scoring 14.71% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.73 goals per game and are killing 71.83% of their opponent’s power plays.

Tom Wilson leads Washington with 21 points, 11 goals and 10 assists, while Dylan Strome follows with 20 points, 5 goals and 15 assists. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has an 8-6-1 record, with 2.91 GAA and .922 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-1 record, with 3.14 GAA and .889 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Blue Jackets have 25 points this season with a 11-8-3 record, and are 14-8 ATS and 10-10 in over/under. They have a 5-3-1 home record and a 6-5-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Red Wings and will face the Capitals, Maple Leafs and Penguins next.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.95 goals per game and are scoring 17.65% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 74.07% of their opponent’s power plays.

Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 22 points, 8 goals and 14 assists, while Zach Werenski follows with 21 points, 7 goals and 14 assists. Elvis Merzļikins is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 4-4 record, with 3.90 GAA and .900 SV%. Jet Greaves is the backup goalie and he has a 7-4-3 record, with 2.80 GAA and .904 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: November 24, 2025

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last 10 Monday home games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost 17 of their last 21 road games after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a home loss.
• The Capitals have won the first period in each of their last six home games against the Blue Jackets following a home loss.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Capitals have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won five of their last six night games after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Capitals’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six home games.
• Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games.
• Justin Sourdif has recorded five hits against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Adam Fantilli has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five road games.
• Sean Monahan has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.
• Kirill Marchenko ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Washington Capitals rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.83%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.07%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 2nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.59).

Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction

The Caps are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Blue Jackets and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Washington.

In this Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -170 home favorites. The Capitals have one point less than the Blue Jackets this season and both teams have almost identical home/away splits. The Caps are better both offensively and defensively and have been in good form with a 3-1 record in their last 4 games. They also have the edge between the pipes and the historical advantage, so I expect them to get the job done today at home. Take the Capitals on the moneyline in this one.