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Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The fans at Nationwide Arena will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -185-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Columbus won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Sabres on April 10. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -134 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Hurricanes on April 10. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 50-19-9 SU
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Columbus:
Team record: 36-33-9 SU
Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Columbus is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Columbus is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Columbus Sunday, April 13