The Blue Jackets will play the Capitals on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 6:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
As the 2024-25 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a 90.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals starting this game with a 97.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets start this game with a 12-23-4 record as an away team, ranking them 14th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals head to the first puck drop with a 26-8-6 record as a home team, putting them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 13th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2024-25 NHL regular season wraps up, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 6th (260) for goals scored. The Washington Capitals currently sit 1st (282) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 5th (266) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Washington Capitals have allowed 222 goals this season, resulting in a 18th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 6-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals sporting a 2-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 37-33-9 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 50-20-9 as the 2024-25 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Columbus Blue Jackets face Washington Capitals in magical showdown... Teams' standings below... Blue Jackets 37-33-9, Capitals 50-20-9... Blue Jackets 0.468 win percentage, 83 points... Capitals 0.633 win percentage, 109 points...
Wizardly betting advice for the game: bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM... Best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets in the tables below... Blue Jackets seek to improve playoff seed; Capitals aim for top spot... Fast-paced action expected between these two skilled teams on Sunday...
Columbus Blue Jackets ready for battle as they visit the Washington Capitals... Blue Jackets with 37 wins, 33 losses, and 9 overtime losses... Capitals boasting an impressive 50 wins, 20 losses, and 9 overtime losses... Intense matchup brewing at the Capital One Arena on April 13th, 2025...
Fans brace for thrilling clash between Blue Jackets and Capitals... Columbus fighting for a playoff spot, while Washington eyes top seed... Bet on the game at BetRivers or BetMGM for a chance at winnings... Buckle up for a wild ride on the ice as these teams go head-to-head...
In the world of NHL wizardry, the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Washington Capitals... Blue Jackets hoping to boost their standing with a win... Capitals looking to solidify their top spot in the league... Magic will be in the air as these teams battle it out on Sunday...
Best Blue Jackets at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +145 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -175 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Blue Jackets
Capitals
4/13/25 6:08pm EDT | +140-165 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 41.67%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 62.26%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/13/25 6:08pm EDT | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at WSH 4/13/25 6:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
CBJ at WSH 4/13/25 6:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at WSH 4/13/25 6:08pm EDT | Yes +3500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| z - Washington Capitals | 82 | 51 | 22 | 9 | 0.622 | 111 | 49 | 288 | 232 | +56.0 | 26-9-6 | 25-13-3 | 2-3 | 4-6-0 | L1 |
| e - Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 33 | 9 | 0.488 | 89 | 34 | 273 | 268 | +5.0 | 26-10-5 | 14-23-4 | 6-1 | 7-3-0 | W6 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blue Jackets | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2800 Bet |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Washington Capitals Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at 6:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.