Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.0 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total six times.
• In Columbus’ 10 games this season, seven have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 7.8 goals per game, 1.81 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -229

• The Capitals have been listed as a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 2-0 in those games).
• Washington is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -229.
• The Capitals have a 69.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +187

• Columbus has secured an upset victory five times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 10 games as the underdog).
• The Blue Jackets have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +187 or longer (in three chances).
• Columbus has a 34.8% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Columbus 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 13 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 10 total points (five goals and five assists) to his name.
• On 27 shots (for five goals) and five assists, Connor McMichael has created 10 points this season.
• Across five games played, Charlie Lindgren has a goaltending record of 3-2-0. During those games, he’s allowed 13 goals while recording 98 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko’s four goals and eight assists in 10 matchups give him 12 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sean Monahan is crucial for Columbus’ attack with 10 total points (1.0 per game), including six goals and four assists through 10 contests.
• Zachary Werenski has three goals and six assists, for a season point total of nine.
• Daniil Tarasov has a record of 3-1-1 in five games this season, conceding 17 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 133 saves and an .887 save percentage, 44th in the league.

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Washington vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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