April 11, 2025 5:19 AM EST

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 4/12/2025

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The Washington Capitals are solid 56.6 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.2% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 25, Elvis Merzlikins 25 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Zach Werenski 3.8 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.59, Kent Johnson 0.37 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Zach Werenski has a 56% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Washington CapitalsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road24-13, 65% 1032Record at Home22-15, 59% 1121Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets2-0, 100% 122VS Washington Capitals0-2, 0% -200Washington Capitals
vs Team Under .50030-11, 73% 915vs Team .500 or Better14-21, 40% 207Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite11-6, 65% 124Record as Home Underdog16-12, 57% 990Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off42-22, 66% -2228After 1 or More Days Off33-32, 51% -225Columbus Blue Jackets

PAST 30 DAYS

Washington CapitalsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-4, 33% -318Record at Home2-5, 29% -332Washington Capitals
VS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5006-1, 86% 196vs Team .500 or Better1-6, 14% -516Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite2-1, 67% -18Record as Home Underdog0-5, 0% -500Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off6-4, 60% -696After 1 or More Days Off3-6, 33% -593Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Washington CapitalsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD20-17, 54% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-18, 53% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-2, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home33-23, 59% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road34-23, 60% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 22-15, 59% +23 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 24-13, 65% +1271 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-5, 17% -500 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 4-3, 57% -2

MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 19-18, 51% -335 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 20-17, 54% 30 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% -137 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 6-1, 86% +330

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 19-18, 51% -71 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 17-20, 46% -453 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-5, 17% -409 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 5-2, 71% + 255

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