Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals 3/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be in DC to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington on Tuesday evening.
Columbus sits at only 21-41-7 overall with 49 points, placed dead last in the Metropolitan Division, and was already eliminated from the playoffs contention this year.
The Blue Jackets are 8-21-5 when playing at home and totaled 182 goals while allowing 267 to their opponents for a goal difference of -85 in the regular season.
On Sunday, Columbus also gave up 7 goals to the Vegas Golden Knights in their 2-7 road loss. LW Kirill Marchenko and Center Liam Foudy scored one goal each for the Blue Jackets in the losing effort.
The Blue Jackets lost 8 of their last 10 games played and come into this match-up riding on a three-game losing streak while sitting on 49 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes in first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Columbus has given away a total of 14 goals in the last two matches played and possessed the worst defenses in the NHL, ranking 31st in goals scored per contest and placing 30th in shots made per game.
The totals went OVER in 6 of the Blue Jackets’ last 7 matches while Columbus is 1-7 straight up in its last 8 outings played.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 1-7 SU in their last 8 contests -played versus Washington and 1-5 straight up in their last 6 road games.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Predictions 3/21/2023
The Washington Capitals are on their way back home and will try to bounce back from losing their last two matches played when hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Washington returns home with a 33-31- 7 for 73 points overall record, 16-14-4 at home, and placed sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 25 points behind Carolina in the first place.
The Capitals already defeated the Blue Jackets three times this season but Washington needed an extra period to beat Columbus at 3-4 last time out.
The Capitals won just four of the last 10 contests with a two-game losing streak in coming to this match-up.
The Washington Capitals surrendered their recent road outing to the Minnesota Wild at 3-5 but Left-winger Alex Ovechkin was hailed as one of the Stars of the Game awardee with 2 goals and one assist acquired in the losing effort.
Both Ovechkin’s 2 goals were converted from power-play opportunities and set Dylan Strome in pumping the final goal in the match.
The Capitals’ defense was great this season and ranked fourth best in Penalty Kill percentage in the nation.
The totals went OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 matches. The Capitals are 2-5 SU in their last 7 outings. The totals went OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games versus Columbus. The Capitals are 2-7 SU in their last 9 home contests.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals. The NHL Pick for this contest is Washington -240.
Columbus has just been eliminated from the playoffs contention and posted just 1-6 in their last 7 outings played after conceding 5 goals and more in their recent matches.
The Capitals are the better team here with a 16-14-4 home record while the Blue Jackets are 18-21-5 when playing on the road.
Washington will be climbing up the Metro ladder with a win at home on Tuesday. The prediction: Washington Capitals will win 5-2.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals 3/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, DC
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+, NSW+
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Washington Capitals -240
NHL Totals: 6.5