Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets 12/8/18 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Dec. 08, 2018
TV: FSOH
Latest Odds : CBJ -127 Total 6
The Capitals have soared to the top of the Metro Division again. However, the Capitals only lead the division by a single point over the Blue Jackets and that will make this game one of the best ones on Saturday to watch. The Blue Jackets for their part have been playing all over the place on the season and that mainly stems from the fact the defense has had to step up their game as the Blue Jackets had a very slow start on the offensive side of the puck on the season so far.
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On the season so far the Blue Jackets have been able to score at a clip of 3.57 goals a game, but have allowed 3.36 goals a game to be scored. The Blue Jackets special teams have converted at a clip of 16.3%, but have managed to kill off 77.6%.
For the Capitals on the year the team has been able to score at a rate of 3.61 goals a game, but the defense for the Capitals is allowing only 3.18 goals a game. When it comes tot he power play the Capitals have converted on 26.1%, but have killed off 76.7%.
Recent Betting Trends:
Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jackets are 2-10 in their last 12 Saturday games.
Under is 7-3 in Capitals last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 2-0-2 in Blue Jackets last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Free Betting Pick: Washington Capitals +117
The Capitals have a good offense that is going to be able to take advantage of a Blue Jackets defense that has had some issues on the year. The Blue Jackets offense has been good as well, but it is definitely outmatched in this game here against the talent packed roster of the Capitals. Final Score, Washington Capitals win 4-3.