In this article we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 2nd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 7-2-0 this year after they defeated Montreal by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Washington trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored five of the last six goals in the game for the win. The Capitals outshot Montreal by a total of 34-15, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Duhaime, McMichael, Ovechkin, Protas, Vrana, and Wilson, while Lindgren stopped 12 out of 15 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Capitals defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-3 but did lose to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-0 before that. Washington has scored 4.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 9.4% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with three goals, 10 assists, and 17 shots on goal, while Charlie Lindgren is 3-2-0 with a 2.62 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this year.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 this season after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Columbus only trailed 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 44-22, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Kuraly and Monahan, while Merzlikins stopped 38 out of 44 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-0 and the Oilers by a score of 6-1. Columbus has scored 3.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with four goals, eight assists, and 21 shots on goal, while Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-1 with a 3.42 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage. The Blue Jackets will meet the Sharks after this game.
Why the Capitals will beat the Blue Jackets
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in eight of their last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Twelve of the Capitals’ last 13 games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games following a loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Capitals’ last 12 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Connor McMichael has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last three home games.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Labanc has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sean Monahan has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a road underdog against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Zach Werenski has scored a goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three road games.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup continuing to be one of the hottest teams in the NHL this season and they are 5-1-0 at home this year. The Capitals have scored at least five goals in three of their last four games, but their power play is under 10% so far this year. Columbus has played decently well to start this season, but they will be on a back-to-back after playing against Winnipeg last night. Both teams have been solid defensively, but I can’t go against the Capitals with how they are playing. Take Washington to get the win.