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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [12/12/2024]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals will lock horns in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Washington-Columbus game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Capitals with a win probability of 58% and the Blue Jackets with 41%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Caps vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Capitals at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Capitals vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Capitals and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Capitals a 58% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+142) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +146 |
| Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Washington's Connor McMichael is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give McMichael a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Capitals star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | 7.7% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.4% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.1% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | 6.0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.1% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | 36.5% |
| Tom Wilson | 30.0% |
| Dylan Strome | 28.7% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | 31.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 25.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 25.4% |
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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