How to Pick the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 12
Published 12:46 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024
On Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are slated to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, keep reading.
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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.
- There have been 22 Columbus games with more than 6 goals this season.
- 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 total of 6.
- The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding 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 (victorious in 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -158 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 61.2% chance to win.
Blue Jackets Moneyline: +132
- Columbus has 10 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 24 times).
- When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +132 or longer, they have won seven games out of 14 opportunities.
- Columbus has a 43.1% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Columbus 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 35 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 21.4%.
- Connor McMichael is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 26 total points (15 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Alexander Ovechkin’s 26 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
- In 14 games played this season, Logan Thompson (11-1-2) has allowed 35 goals.
Blue Jackets Points Leaders
- Zachary Werenski is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 29 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 20 assists in 28 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has made a big impact for Columbus this season with 27 points, thanks to 10 goals and 17 assists.
- Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 24 points, courtesy of nine goals (second on team) and 15 assists (third).
- 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).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home | -294 |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away | +124 |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away | -149 |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | – | Away | -158 |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
Blue Jackets’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Away | +186 |
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | W 4-1 | Away | +141 |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home | +107 |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | +132 |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Away | – |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | – | Away | – |
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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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