<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>With the Capitals being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Capitals.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 37-33-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p><p>Columbus registered 36 shots on goal but only managed to find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese notched his 2nd assist on Labanc’s goal.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they gave up another at 1:26 in the third. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Are Washington Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes moved their record to 50-20-9. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After giving up the first goal, the Capitals responded with two of their own in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his seventh goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his second in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin fired five shots on goal, and Duhaime scored with 11 seconds left in the first period.</p> <p>Washington took 21 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways and picked up two assists, with Nic Dowd earning his second assist of the season.</p><p>After taking a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, the Capitals' defense gave up three unanswered goals, including two in the second period and one more in the third. The final goal was an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal from the Hurricanes.</p>

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