Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Jan 31, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the favored Washington Capitals in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Blue Jackets?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Capitals-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 63% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-135), Capitals -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +185, Capitals -210
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Capitals, with -135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +185. That means you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -210, where you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +185 via PointsBet (1.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Capitals-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Capitals star is a 49.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.9% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 3.9% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.8% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 6.0% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.9% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.2% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 49.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 26.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 25.0% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 23.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 21.0% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 36.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 29.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 29.2% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 28.7% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 19.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Capitals vs. Blue Jackets on Tuesday January 31, 2023.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Blue Jackets and Capitals at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Tuesday January 31, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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