Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/21/2023]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Washington Capitals square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Capitals vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Capitals a 52% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+210)	+1.5 (-250)
Moneyline	-115	-105
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

• The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Capitals, with -250 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +210. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Blue Jackets and Capitals are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -105, which means you can risk $105 to win $100 for a total payout of $205 if they get the W.

• Meanwhile, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100 for a total payout of $215 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-250
Moneyline	Capitals	-115
Total	Under 6	+100

Our best NHL bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets?

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

Our projections give Ovechkin an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Capitals star is a 40.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	8.2%
Tom Wilson	6.5%
Dylan Strome	6.2%
Nic Dowd	4.5%
Anthony Mantha	3.9%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	7.0%
Yegor Chinakhov	4.5%
Kent Johnson	4.4%
Justin Danforth	4.2%
Adam Fantilli	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	40.7%
Tom Wilson	33.5%
Dylan Strome	33.4%
Nic Dowd	23.7%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	22.1%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	32.9%
Yegor Chinakhov	25.3%
Justin Danforth	23.1%
Kent Johnson	22.8%
Adam Fantilli	22.7%
Remember, our model updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Capitals at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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