Washington vs Columbus Prediction: We Agree with the Bookies

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets match, which will take place on January 9th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington needs to be in better condition for this game. In the last five games, they won twice - 9-2 over Montreal and 6-2 over Columbus, and three losses - 3-4 (OT) from Ottawa, 4-5 (OT) from Buffalo, and 2-3 from Nashville. However, the team's position in the Metropolitan Division standings mostly stayed the same. The Capitals are still in the playoff zone with 50 points.

In the last game, Columbus created a sensation. They took down the formidable Carolina at home. They couldn't score in regulation time, but they did well in overtime, too, considering that the team is last in the Eastern Conference. They have 26 points and are almost that many points short of the playoff zone (20).

• Washington is averaging 3.31 goals per game.
• Columbus has lost eight of its last ten matches.

Washington is the favorite of the game, which is very fair. The Capitals have been noticeably better in the last ten games. They had seven wins and three losses, while Columbus gained two victories and suffered eight defeats. Also, not so long ago, the opponents met in Columbus, where Ovechkin and his teammates easily defeated the Jackets with a score of 6-2. On this basis, we propose to bet on a win for the hosts.

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