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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [10/24/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for NHL Friday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Caps vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 51% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -114 | -105 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets picks and best bet
Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | -105 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets player props
Who will score a goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Aliaksei Protas is most likely to score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Protas a 32.9% chance of scoring a goal at Nationwide Arena, while the star is a 6.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | 32.9% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 30.9% |
| Dylan Strome | 30.3% |
| Tom Wilson | 30.2% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 21.6% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 32.0% |
| Adam Fantilli | 27.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 26.9% |
| Kent Johnson | 25.2% |
| Zach Werenski | 21.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | 6.3% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.0% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 5.7% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.5% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 4.3% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 4.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.9% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.6% |
| Sean Monahan | 4.2% |
Caps vs. Blue Jackets game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Capitals at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Capitals vs. Blue Jackets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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