Prior to the puck dropping at 5:00 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7 goals)

• Six Washington games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• There have been seven Columbus games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 1.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.11) and Blue Jackets (3.7).
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.1 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -229

• The Capitals have been a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 2-0 in those games).
• Washington has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -229.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 69.6%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +187

• In 10 games as the moneyline underdog, Columbus has pulled off the upset five times.
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +187 or longer, they have won two games out of three opportunities.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 34.8% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Columbus 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 13 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 10 total points (five goals and five assists) to his name.
• With 10 points through nine games (five goals and five assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Charlie Lindgren has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 13 goals with 98 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko’s four goals and eight assists in 10 contests give him 12 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sean Monahan is crucial for Columbus’ attack with 10 total points (one per game), including six goals and four assists through 10 games.
• Zachary Werenski has three goals and six assists, for a season point total of nine.
• Daniil Tarasov has a 3-1-1 record this season, with an .887 save percentage (44th in the league). In 5 games, he has 133 saves, and has given up 17 goals (3.4 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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