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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -169-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Golden Knights on November 14. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Columbus was a 3-2 loser at home against the Coyotes. Bettors on Arizona at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Columbus:
Team record: 4-9-4 SU
Current Streak: lost 7 straight games.
Columbus is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Columbus is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
Washington:
Team record: 8-4-2 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
Next up:
Columbus at Philadelphia Sunday, November 19
Washington home to Buffalo Wednesday, November 22