Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets 1/31/23 – With both teams moving in opposite directions this season, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals are currently in the middle of the Metropolitan Division with a 26-20-6 record. While the Blue Jackets are at the bottom of the division with a 15-32-3 record, and have suffered two consecutive losses, the Blue Jackets have the worst record in the entire division. Both sides want to improve their divisions, and the game that’s coming up looks promising, based on NHL odds and picks.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Odds
Capitals
Moneyline: -263
Puckline: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 8.5 over (+300)
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +175
Puckline: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 8.5 under (-400)
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis
Washington Capitals have a great season, with their offense scoring 3.10 goals per match. Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome and Evgeny Kuznetsov have led the top two lines with 49 goals and 82 assists, but the rest has been a great addition to the forward unit. Conor Sheary, Anthony Mantha and Marcus Johansson have scored 34 goals and 46 assists, while defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Nick Jensen have added eight goals to the score and 39 assists, respectively, to open up the offense. Although the offense has been impressive, defense has been strong and allowed only 2.83 goals per match.
The Blue Jackets offense is struggling, scoring just 2.54 goals per match and only three goals in their last two games. Johnny Gaudreau, Jack Roslovic and Patrik Laine have scored 31 goals, 74 assists, but the rest have struggled. Five active skaters only have 10 goals and the opposing defense can stop this hapless offense. While the offense has been struggling, the defense has also struggled. They allowed 3.86 goals per match, including eight goals in their last two games.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Against the Spread
Washington are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games. Washington are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Columbus Blue Jackets. Washington are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road. Washington are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Columbus. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing as the favorite.
Columbus are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus’ last 6 games against Washington. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus’ last 6 games at home. Columbus are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Washington. Columbus are 2-16 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus’ last 6 games played on a Tuesday.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Free Pick
The Blue Jackets are looking to end their losing streak, win the next game and give great odds as home Underdogs. The Capitals have had a great season and will control the game on both ends. A Blue Jackets defense should be able to stop the Capitals from finding the back of their net. However, recent NHL betting trends know that the Capitals will cover the puckline and win against the Blue Jackets.
Free Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+120)
