The Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (50-20-9) on Sunday, April 13th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Capitals will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus dropped to 37-33-9 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Columbus fell behind early, giving up five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the game was already out of reach by then.

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 50-20-9. Washington’s defense struggled, giving up four unanswered goals after taking a 2-1 lead. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly.

Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and their two goals fell short of covering. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, but they couldn’t hold off the Hurricanes, who scored their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.

Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Kevin Labanc’s goal came with 5:24 left in the 2nd period, making the score 6-2 at the time. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan recorded his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal.

Capitals Offense Breakdown

Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and scored their first goal on a power play, with Ovechkin finding the net 44 seconds into the first period.

After Ovechkin’s early goal, Duhaime followed up with a goal at the 19:49 mark in the first. Washington recorded 15 giveaways in the game and went scoreless in the second and third periods.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, Columbus had a rough outing, allowing 7 goals on just 22 shots from Washington. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense also tallied 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Five of the goals they allowed came in the first period, with another at 4:51 in the second and the final one at 18:34 in the third.

Washington Team Defense

Defensively, Washington will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Hurricanes, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. The first came at 17:31 in the second period, followed by another at 14:34, and an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals’ defense will aim to improve after giving up 44 shots on goal.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Columbus posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Washington has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 5 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Capitals have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Capitals to secure a victory over the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline currently set at -167, I’m locking in my bet on the Capitals straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Blue Jackets to cover. Even in the event of a Capitals victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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