Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/7

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets have a record of 13-10-6 this season, while the Capitals are at 17-10-3.

Columbus is led by head coach Dean Evason and is ranked 11th in the conference. They have faced challenges in their division, with a record of 2-6. On the other hand, Washington, coached by Spencer Carbery, holds the top spot in both their conference and division. The Capitals have a strong division record of 6-3.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -202, Columbus Blue Jackets +170

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had mixed results in their recent games. They scored 6 goals but lost to the Florida Panthers 7-6. Dmitri Voronkov and Isac Lundestrom both had a goal and an assist in that game.

In their previous win against the Detroit Red Wings, the Blue Jackets scored 6 goals on 32 shots. Adam Fantilli stood out with 2 goals. Zach Werenski contributed 3 assists to help secure the win.

Overall, the Blue Jackets have been strong in scoring with 87 goals this season. They rank 11th in goals and 9th in assists with 149. However, their defense could improve as they have allowed 93 goals, ranking them 19th.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a big 7-1 win against the San Jose Sharks, showcasing strong offense with Ryan Leonard leading the way. However, their defense was challenged in a close 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Tom Wilson has been a key player for the Capitals this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 29 games. His physical play is evident with 77 hits, making him a significant presence on the ice.

In goal, Logan Thompson has been the primary choice with 12 wins in 20 games. He has faced 493 shots, allowing 40 goals. Backup Charlie Lindgren has also contributed with five wins in ten games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win with a moneyline of -202 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have a moneyline of +170. The Capitals have strong stats, including ranking 2nd in goals and 5th in assists this season. The projected score is Washington 4, Columbus 2. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Capitals to win.

The current line for the total is set at 6.5 goals, with the over at +101 and the under at -121. The goaltending stats show Washington with a strong defensive record, ranking 3rd in goals against. The projected total score is 6 goals. With these stats, the recommendation is to pick the under 6.5 goals.