Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Jan 8, 2023

NHL action continues on Sunday at 5:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets face off with the favored Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Capitals?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Blue Jackets-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 71% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Current Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (-135), Blue Jackets +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Capitals -365, Blue Jackets +300
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with -135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -365, which means you can risk $365 to win $100, for a total payout of $465, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +300, where you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (52% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +300 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.9% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

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Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 3.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Prediction

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Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 49.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.0% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.0% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 4.5% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.4% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 3.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.3% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.4% probability
• Nicklas Backstrom: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 33.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 26.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 25.4% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 23.3% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 23.2% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 49.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 28.4% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 26.9% probability
• Nicklas Backstrom: 24.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Blue Jackets vs. Capitals on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Capitals and Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Sunday January 8, 2023
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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