Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - November 4, 2023

The Washington Capitals will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Capitals game, as well as the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs. Capitals

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 58% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+175), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-184)
• Moneyline: Capitals -145, Blue Jackets +126
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-108/-110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Capitals are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +175 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -184.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +126, where you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Blue Jackets vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 @ +175 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Capitals @ -145 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Prediction

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Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals? The latest 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 an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 42.6% 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

• Boone Jenner: 6.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 4.9% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.8% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 3.8% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 6.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.6% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 31.2% probability
• Justin Danforth: 26.4% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 25.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 24.1% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 19.8% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 42.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 34.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 29.3% probability
• Tom Wilson: 29.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Capitals on Saturday November 4, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Preview

Saturday's game between the Capitals and Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday November 4, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview includes our Blue Jackets vs. Capitals prediction and NHL odds.

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