The Washington Capitals (11-9-2) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3) at Capital One Arena on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Monday's contest.

In the last 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (4-3-3), their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have recorded 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (19.0%).

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-165)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have finished 1-2-3 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 11-9-2.
In the six games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-0 record (good for six points).
In the four games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Washington has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 14 games (9-4-1, 19 points).
In the six games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-1-0 record (10 points).
In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 5-6-1 (11 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 6-1-0 to register 12 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a record of 11-8-3 this season and are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups.
In the 11 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
Across the six games this season the Blue Jackets ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have earned 22 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-0-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-5-1 (13 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.

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