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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -300-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 6.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at -121 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 8-4 loser as they battled the Panthers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at -305 were rewarded, while the 12 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Columbus:
Team record: 20-22-1 SU
Columbus is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Columbus is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games

Washington:
Team record: 25-13-9 SU
Washington is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Columbus at Buffalo Thursday, February 10
Washington at Montreal Thursday, February 10