NHL Preseason/Friday's Picks

The Washington Capitals try to make it two straight preseason victories as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. The Capitals (1-2-0) are coming off their first win of the season, 5-3, over the New Jersey Devils, while the Blue Jackets (1-1-0) also picked up their first victory against St. Louis, 3-0, on Wednesday.

COLUMBUS AT WASHINGTON ODDS, GAME TIME

• Game Day: September 27, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Washington, DC
• Stadium: Capital One Arena
• Favorite: Washington Capitals
• Underdog: Columbus Blue Jackets
• Over/Under: 6.0
• Moneyline: Washington (-250)

HOW TO WATCH COLUMBUS AT WASHINGTON

• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Streaming: N/A

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR COLUMBUS AT WASHINGTON

Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 9.425; Washington 10.899
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-250); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-250); Over

Below are all of Dunkel's Picks for Friday's games of the NHL Preseason schedule:

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR FLORIDA AT CAROLINA

Time: 6:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.955; Carolina 12.416
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-500); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-500); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR NEW JERSEY AT NY ISLANDERS

Time: 7:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 8.986; NY Islanders 9.820
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+120); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR CHICAGO AT DETROIT

Time: 7:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 10.126; Detroit 9.729
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-220); 6
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+180); Over

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR COLORADO AT DALLAS

Time: 8:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 9.547; Dallas 9.108
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-325); 6
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+260); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR WINNIPEG AT MINNESOTA

Time: 8:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.214; Minnesota 9.727
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-180); 6
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+150); Over

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR VANCOUVER AT SEATTLE

Time: 10:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 9.641; Seattle 7.105
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+100); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR UTAH AT VEGAS

Time: 10:00 PM EST
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 11.579; Vegas 10.637
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Vegas (-250); 6
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+200); Over