The Washington Capitals are heavy 67.1 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.8% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.5%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jet Greaves 26, Logan Thompson 24 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 3.9, Alex Ovechkin 3.6 GOALS: Kirill Marchenko 0.33, Alex Ovechkin 0.67 PTS: Zach Werenski has a 53% 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 | 7-9, 44% 0 | Record at Home | 9-6, 60% 94 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-2, 0% -200 | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 2-0, 100% 132 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 7-9, 44% -28 | vs Team .500 or Better | 8-8, 50% -8 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 7-9, 44% 0 | Record As Home Favorite | 8-6, 57% -7 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Playing Back-to-Back Days | 3-2, 60% -65 | After 1 or More Days Off | 14-9, 61% -1221 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 3-6, 33% -254 | Record at Home | 5-2, 71% 178 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 1-0, 100% 64 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-3, 25% -213 | vs Team .500 or Better | 6-3, 67% 256 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 3-6, 33% -254 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-2, 71% 178 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-8, 38% -1014 | After 1 or More Days Off | 8-5, 62% -739 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 11-5, 69% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 8-6, 57% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 7-2, 78% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-4, 50% 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 | 15-7, 68% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 13-8, 62% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 6-10, 38% -278 Washington Capitals Home Games: 7-8, 47% -259 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 4-5, 44% -113 Washington Capitals Home Games: 5-2, 71% +189
MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 6-10, 38% -566 Washington Capitals Home Games: 9-6, 60% 85 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 6-3, 67% +134 Washington Capitals Home Games: 6-1, 86% +370
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 7-9, 44% -263 Washington Capitals Home Games: 10-5, 67% + 410 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-6, 33% -327 Washington Capitals Home Games: 5-2, 71% + 255
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