The Washington Capitals are heavy 69 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +1 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.2% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 25, Logan Thompson 26 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 3.8, Alex Ovechkin 3.7 GOALS: Dimitri Voronkov 0.32, Alex Ovechkin 0.62 PTS: Zach Werenski has a 52% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 54% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 12-26, 32% -695 | Record at Home | 25-14, 64% 397 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-2, 0% -200 | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 2-0, 100% 122 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 14-21, 40% 207 | vs Team .500 or Better | 19-16, 54% 514 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 11-25, 31% -678 | Record As Home Favorite | 18-10, 64% 52 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 33-32, 51% -225 | After 1 or More Days Off | 42-22, 66% -2228 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 1-3, 25% -125 | Record at Home | 4-1, 80% 114 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-6, 14% -516 | vs Team Under .500 | 6-1, 86% 196 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-3, 25% -125 | Record As Home Favorite | 3-1, 75% 20 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-6, 33% -593 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-4, 60% -696 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 20-18, 53% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 20-17, 54% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-2, 50% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-2, 67% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 8-19, 30% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 34-23, 60% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 33-23, 59% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 17-21, 45% -163 Washington Capitals Home Games: 19-20, 49% -513 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-1, 75% +330 Washington Capitals Home Games: 3-2, 60% -30
MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 24-14, 63% -127 Washington Capitals Home Games: 23-16, 59% +-95 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-1, 75% +74 Washington Capitals Home Games: 4-1, 80% +114
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 19-19, 50% -171 Washington Capitals Home Games: 15-24, 38% -1035 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-2, 50% -18 Washington Capitals Home Games: 1-4, 20% -309
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