Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Sunday evening in the NHL brings us a Metropolitan Division matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals.

These teams played just one day ago when the Blue Jackets scored seven goals in a 7-0 victory in front of home fans. This was a major win, as Columbus needs to win their remaining games to have a chance at making the playoffs.

With three games to go, the Blue Jackets remain alive and fighting for their lives. However, they are now the road team against an opponent that they embarrassed just a day ago. This is not just any team, it is a Capitals group that has claimed the Eastern Conference and are in the race for the President’s Trophy.

Will Washington’s vengeance overpower Columbus’ urgency? It is time to find out when the puck drops soon. To get you ready for the game we have provided our Blue Jackets vs. Capitals predictions and odds.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals betting picks and predictions 

Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110)

With very small odds, the Blue Jackets are one of two teams in the Eastern Conference that can still make the playoffs. All they can control is what they do, and what they need to do is win. This group has absolutely no reason to not leave it all on the ice in this game.

Washington looked like a completely different team on Saturday against Columbus, and with how strong they’ve been all season, expect them to get back to winning ways.

Alex Ovechkin missed Saturday for rest, but he will be back in for this one. Furthermore, Washington started Hunter Shepard in net, which allowed Columbus to take advantage.

It has been proven all season that Washington is a much stronger team, and even if they secure a win on home ice, there is little doubt that Columbus will keep things tight for the entire contest, as their season depends on it.

Adam Fantilli over 1.5 shots (-165)

Adam Fantilli is truly an elite young forward in the league. This season he has accumulated 27 goals in 79 games, with a total of 39 goals in 128 career games.

Fantilli has also scored three goals in the last three games, including two in their most-recent game against Washington.

When it comes to shots, Fantilli is third on the team with 183 shots, which is 37 more than the next guy below him. He has also surpassed 1.5 shots in 12 of his past 15 games.

Fantilli’s play is proving he wants to see the playoffs. He is a major piece in Columbus’ offense, and if they want any chance of success, he will need to be a big piece.

Over 6.5 (-120)

The two teams have been lights out offensively this season. This was expected from Washington, as they have the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer in Alex Ovechkin, and many other strong counterparts. Columbus, however, has shocked the NHL with how strong they’ve been offensively, as their infusion of young talent has impressed.

For Washington, they are coming off a matchup where they were shutout, which is not a common result for this team. With an increased urgency, and their goal-scoring captain in the lineup, they should find offensive success throughout the game.

In Columbus’s efforts to keep their season alive, they will need their offense to click yet again. As a top-10 team offensively, they should also be able to find the back of the net multiple times.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals odds

CLB Blue Jackets	ML +230
WAS Capitals	ML -280
Puck Line	WAS -1.5 (-110)
Total	O/U 6.5

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Alexander Ovechkin	+120
Kirill Marchenko	+180
Dylan Strome	+200
Tom Wilson	+200
Sean Monahan	+225
Boone Jenner	+225

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.