Capitals vs. Blue Jackets NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Dec. 7

The Washington Capitals (17-9-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-6) on Sunday, Dec. 7, with both teams coming off a defeat in their last game. Capitals (-180) versus Blue Jackets (+150) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Washington lost in a shootout on the road its last time out on Dec. 5 against the Anaheim Ducks 4-3, dropping the shootout 2-1 to finish the loss. The Capitals got one point apiece out of seven skaters, including Tom Wilson (one goal) and Dylan Strome (one assist).

Columbus lost 7-6 in overtime on the road against the Florida Panthers in its most recent game on Dec. 6. Five Blue Jackets players had two points each in that outing, including Isac Lundestrom (one goal and one assist) and Ivan Provorov (two assists).

As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Sunday's game.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions & Pick

For insights on the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, sourced from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 5 - Blue Jackets 2
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 7.02 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 (-180)
• Underdog: Blue Jackets (+150)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have won 63.6% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-8).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -180 or shorter, Washington is 1-2 (winning 33.3% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals' implied win probability is 64.3%.
• In 12 of 29 matches this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.

Blue Jackets Betting Insights

• This season the Blue Jackets have won six of the 19 games, or 31.6%, in which they've been an underdog.
• Columbus has played as an underdog on the moneyline of +150 or longer in two games this season, and split 1-1.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 40.0% chance of victory for the Blue Jackets.
• Columbus has played 14 games this season with over 6.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington has scored the second-most goals in the league (101 total, 3.5 per game).
• The Capitals have conceded 72 total goals (only 2.5 per game), ranking fourth in NHL play for the fewest goals against.
• Its +29 goal differential is the second-best in the league.
• The 14 power-play goals the Capitals have recorded this season (on 84 power-play chances) rank 19th in the NHL.
• Washington has the league's 22nd-ranked power-play conversion rate (16.67%).
• The Capitals have recorded one shorthanded goal this season (21st among NHL teams).
• Washington kills 74.44% of opponent power plays, the 28th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Washington wins 47.9% of its faceoffs (23rd in NHL).
• The Capitals have an 11.9% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks fourth in the league.

Blue Jackets Key Stats

• Columbus has 86 goals this season (3.1 per game), 13th in the NHL.
• The Blue Jackets' total of 96 goals allowed (3.4 per game) is 25th in the league.
• it has the 24th-ranked goal differential in the league at -10.
• The Blue Jackets have 13 power-play goals (24th in NHL) on 68 chances.
• Columbus has the NHL's 15th-ranked power-play percentage (19.12%).
• The Blue Jackets have two shorthanded goals (13th in NHL).
• At 70.67%, Columbus has the 30th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Columbus is 13th in faceoff win rate in the NHL (50.5%).
• The Blue Jackets' 10.2% shooting percentage is 21st in the league.