Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [4/12/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Saturday's Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.

Washington Capitals-Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions and Game Preview.
Nationwide Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets this Saturday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 12:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Washington-Columbus game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Capitals are more likely to win, while the Blue Jackets have a lower chance of victory."

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.

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Capitals vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 51% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type Capitals Blue Jackets
Puck Line +1.5 (-225) -1.5 (+195)
Moneyline +110 -130
Total o6.5 (-102) u6.5 (-115)

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

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

According to our model, Washington's Tom Wilson is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give Wilson a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Capitals star is a 35.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player First Goal Probability
Tom Wilson 7.0%
Dylan Strome 6.7%
Pierre-Luc Dubois 5.6%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player First Goal Probability
Adam Fantilli 5.3%
Kirill Marchenko 5.2%
Boone Jenner 5.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Tom Wilson 35.4%
Dylan Strome 34.5%
Pierre-Luc Dubois 28.8%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Adam Fantilli 28.1%
Kirill Marchenko 27.4%
Boone Jenner 26.5%

Caps vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Capitals at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 12:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Capitals vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Washington vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Capitals, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Capitals vs. Blue Jackets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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