Capitals vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 4, 2023, 11:07PM | Published: Nov 3, 2023, 10:57PM
The Washington Capitals play the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Sunday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Capitals vs Blue Jackets, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Capitals vs Blue Jackets
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Washington-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Capitals a 58% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena.
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Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Capitals $1.69, Blue Jackets $2.25
- Line: Capitals -1.5 ($2.75), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Capitals at $1.69 and the Blue Jackets at $2.25.
The Capitals are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.75 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.50.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $1.69 with bet365 (58% probability)
- Line: Capitals -1.5 at $2.75 with PointsBet
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
Our Capitals vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
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Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Blue Jackets.
Ovechkin has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star has a 42.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 8.8% probability
- Dylan Strome: 6.7% probability
- Tom Wilson: 5.6% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 5.6% probability
- Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.8% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 6.3% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.8% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 42.6% probability
- Dylan Strome: 34.5% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 29.3% probability
- Tom Wilson: 29.2% probability
- Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.6% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 31.2% probability
- Justin Danforth: 26.4% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 25.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 24.1% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 19.8% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Columbus game at Capital One Arena.
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Capitals vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The match-up between the Capitals and Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Sunday 5 November 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Washington vs Columbus are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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