Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction – 4/12/2025

Washington Capitals (50-19-9) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (36-33-9)
Time: 12:30 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: ABC / ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Capitals: Coming off a 5-4 win over Carolina

  • Blue Jackets: Back-to-back wins, most recently 3-2 over Buffalo

Head-to-Head:

The Capitals have dominated this matchup, winning 5 straight overall and 6 straight in Columbus. Washington has also outscored Columbus 22-9 over their last five meetings.

Washington Capitals Breakdown:

Washington continues to lead the Metropolitan Division and is firing on all cylinders offensively. They average 3.59 goals per game while giving up 2.72. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren is expected in net and has posted a 2.74 GAA with a 19-13-3 record. The Caps have won 2 of their last 3 games and are fueled by elite scoring from Alexander Ovechkin, who leads the team with 42 goals in 62 games.

Key Players:

  • Alexander Ovechkin: 8 goals, 6 assists in last 10

  • Dylan Strome: 4 goals, 6 assists in last 10

Columbus Blue Jackets Breakdown:

Columbus has picked up two straight wins but remains inconsistent, especially on home ice. They’re scoring 3.17 goals per game but allowing a concerning 3.4 goals against. Jet Greaves will likely get the start—he’s looked solid with a 2.71 GAA, but has limited experience and will be tested heavily by Washington’s firepower.

Key Players:

  • Boone Jenner: 7 goals, 3 assists in last 10

  • Sean Monahan: 4 goals, 6 assists in last 10

Betting Trends:

Washington Capitals:

  • OVER has hit in 6 of last 7 games

  • 5-0 SU in last 5 vs. Columbus

  • 12-6 SU in last 18 games

Columbus Blue Jackets:

  • 0-6 SU in last 6 home games vs. Washington

  • 6-12 SU in last 18 overall

  • OVER in 4 of last 5 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

Washington Capitals 5 – Columbus Blue Jackets 2

Our Best Bet:

Washington Capitals -1.5 (+160)

Washington is simply too strong in every phase. They dominate the Blue Jackets in both recent form and historical head-to-head matchups. With Ovechkin red-hot and Columbus’s defense allowing over 4 goals per game across their last 10, this is a great spot for the Capitals to win comfortably and cover the puck line.

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