On Saturday, November 2 at 5:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are scheduled to clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, continue reading.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total six times.
• Seven of Columbus’ games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 4.11 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.7, adding up to 1.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams are allowing 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 with moneyline odds of -229 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 69.6%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +187

• Columbus has five wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 10 times).
• The Blue Jackets have won two games with moneyline odds of +187 or longer (in three such games).
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 34.8% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Columbus 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 13 points in nine games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 10 total points (five goals and five assists) to his name.
• Connor McMichael has created 10 points for Washington in nine games this season, scoring on 18.5% of his shots and recording five goals and five assists.
• In five games played this season, Charlie Lindgren (3-2-0) has given up 13 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is a top offensive contributor for his team with 12 points (1.2 per game). He has recorded four goals and eight assists in 10 games (playing 18:19 per game).
• Sean Monahan has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 10 points, thanks to six goals and four assists.
• Zachary Werenski has three goals and six assists, for a season point total of nine.
• Daniil Tarasov’s record stands at 3-1-1 on the season, allowing 17 goals (3.4 goals against average) and compiling 133 saves with 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)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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