If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• A total of 18 Washington games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 6 goals.
• So far this season, 22 games Columbus has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The Capitals score 4.04 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.39, adding up to 1.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.3 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -158

• The Capitals are 7-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Washington is 2-2 (winning 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -158 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 61.2% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +132

• In 24 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset 10 times.
• The Blue Jackets have won seven games with moneyline odds of +132 or longer (in 14 such games).
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.1% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Columbus 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 35 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 21.4%.
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 11 assists, Connor McMichael is a top contributor for Washington through 27 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin has created 25 points for Washington in 18 games this season, scoring on 23.8% of his shots and putting up 15 goals and 10 assists.
• In 14 games played this season, Logan Thompson (11-1-2) has allowed 35 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has totaled 20 assists and nine goals in 28 games, good for 29 points.
• Kirill Marchenko has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 27 points, thanks to 10 goals and 17 assists.
• Sean Monahan has nine goals and 15 assists for Washington.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 9-8-2 on the season, allowing 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with an .888 save percentage (51st in the league).

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Washington vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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