Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds - Mar 17, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals clash in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Blue Jackets?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Capitals-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 60% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Capitals, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

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

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +175. That means you can bet $100 to profit $175, earning a total payout of $275, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +104.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -140 with PointsBet (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets at +175 with PointsBet (3.3% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at +104 with FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. Columbus, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Capitals-Blue Jackets matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live updates.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Capitals star is a 44.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.4% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.8% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.4% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 4.3% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.7% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.1% probability
• Zach Werenski: 3.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 3.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 44.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 33.8% probability
• Tom Wilson: 29.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 28.7% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 24.9% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 40.2% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 30.9% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 22.1% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 22.1% probability
• Zach Werenski: 20.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Capitals vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday March 17, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Capitals?

• Date: Thursday March 17, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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