Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Mar 21, 2023

The Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets meet in of the NHL at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Capitals?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 65% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Blue Jackets vs. Capitals

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Game Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+102), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Capitals -240, Blue Jackets +202
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +102 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -240. That means you can risk $240 to win $100, for a total payout of $340, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +202, where you can bet $100 to profit $202, earning a total payout of $302, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +202 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Probabilities

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Capitals matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 46.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.1% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.8% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.0% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 3.6% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.6% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.9% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 31.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 30.5% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 30.0% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 23.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 22.5% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 46.4% probability
• Tom Wilson: 30.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 28.3% probability
• Dylan Strome: 26.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 26.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Capitals on Tuesday March 21, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's matchup between the Capitals and Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Tuesday March 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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