The Capitals will play the Blue Jackets on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. 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
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 99.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets head into this game with a 89.00 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 11-2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets possess a 8-4-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 2nd (109) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Columbus Blue Jackets, currently rank 8th (96) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 20th (74) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Columbus Blue Jackets have given up 101 goals this season, ranking them 4th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 0-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Columbus Blue Jackets owning a 1-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 19-6-2 record and the Columbus Blue Jackets hold a 12-13-3 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Washington Capitals face the Columbus Blue Jackets...in a clash of titans on Thursday, December 12th, 2024...as the 2024-25 NHL season is now underway...The Capitals hold a 19-6-2 record, with a 0.704 win percentage...While the Blue Jackets stand at 12-13-3, with a 0.429 win percentage and 27 points...Analyze the odds before game begins...See this game's prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.
Best Capitals at Blue Jackets Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| 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 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 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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Capitals
Blue Jackets
12/12/24 7:08pm EST | -165+140 |
- 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%.
Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets Prop Bets
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Capitals
Blue Jackets
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -210No +155Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
WSH at CBJ 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at CBJ 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -120Bet |
Connor McMichael
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at CBJ 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 33 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 0.697 | 48 | 23 | 124 | 85 | +39.0 | 11-4-2 | 12-4-0 | 0-0 | 7-2-1 | W2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 0.382 | 32 | 12 | 112 | 123 | -11.0 | 9-4-3 | 4-11-3 | 1-0 | 2-5-3 | OT1 |
Washington Capitals & Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blue Jackets | +30000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Columbus Blue Jackets Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, 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.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
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