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Blue Jackets vs. Capitals prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Washington Capitals will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Sunday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Capitals game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Caps prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 61% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Blue Jackets vs. Capitals odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+136) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -184 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Capitals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +155 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Blue Jackets to win.
Blue Jackets vs. Capitals player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Ovechkin a 39.2% chance of scoring a goal at Capital One Arena, while the star is a 7.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 32.7% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 29.6% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 22.9% |
| Zach Werenski | 20.7% |
| Kent Johnson | 20.2% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 39.2% |
| Tom Wilson | 35.8% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 32.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 30.5% |
| Connor McMichael | 25.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.6% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 3.8% |
| Kent Johnson | 3.6% |
| Zach Werenski | 3.5% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 7.6% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.3% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 6.7% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.1% |
| Connor McMichael | 5.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Caps game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Capitals and Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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