Capitals vs. Blue Jackets NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Nov. 24

Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a loss, heading into their matchup at Capital One Arena on Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Capitals (-175) versus Blue Jackets (+145) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Washington fell 5-3 at home in its last game on Nov. 22 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jakob Chychrun had two points (one goal and one assist) for the Capitals.

Columbus lost 4-3 in overtime on the road against the Detroit Red Wings in its last game on Nov. 22. Zachary Werenski's two points (one goal and one assist) in that outing led the Blue Jackets.

Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Monday's game.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions & Pick

Ahead of the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, based on data from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 3 - Blue Jackets 1
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 4.08 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Moneylines

Snag a peek below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Capitals-Blue Jackets game.

• Favorite: Capitals (-175)
• Underdog: Blue Jackets (+145)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have won 56.2% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (9-7).
• Washington is 1-2 (victorious in just 33.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -175 or shorter.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 63.6% to win.
• Washington's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 6.5 goals nine times.

Blue Jackets Betting Insights

• The Blue Jackets have won five, or 31.2%, of the 16 games they have played as an underdog this season.
• Columbus is 1-2 this season when entering a game as an underdog by +145 or more on the moneyline.
• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 40.8% chance of victory for the Blue Jackets.
• Columbus has played 10 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 71 total goals (3.2 per game) make it the eighth-highest scoring team in the NHL.
• The Capitals have conceded 60 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking eighth in league action for the fewest goals against.
• Its goal differential (+11) makes the team third-best in the league.
• The 10 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season (to rank 24th in the NHL) have come on 68 power-play chances.
• Washington ranks 27th in the league with a 14.71% power-play conversion rate.
• Washington kills 71.83% of opponent power plays, the 29th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Washington has the 22nd-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 48.1%.
• The Capitals shoot 10.9% as a team (16th in the league).

Blue Jackets Key Stats

• Columbus has 65 goals this season (3.0 per game), 21st in the NHL.
• The Blue Jackets give up 3.2 goals per game (70 in total), 21st in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -5, the team is 24th in the league.
• With nine power-play goals (on 51 chances), the Blue Jackets are 29th in the NHL.
• Columbus scores on 17.65% of its power plays, No. 21 in the league.
• The Blue Jackets have one shorthanded goal (18th in league).
• At 74.07%, Columbus has the 28th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Columbus wins 50.5% of faceoffs, 14th-ranked in the NHL.
• With a shooting percentage of 9.7%, the Blue Jackets are 28th in the league.