Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Dec. 7

The Washington Capitals (17-9-3), winners of three home games in a row, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-6) at Capital One Arena on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Sunday's hockey game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 4-2-4. They have scored 32 goals, while their opponents have scored 40. They have gone on the power play 25 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (24.0% of opportunities).

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-188)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have finished 1-3-4 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 17-9-3.
• Washington has eight points (4-3-0) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Washington has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 21 games (15-4-2, 32 points).
• In the 10 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it went 9-1-0 to record 18 points.
• In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Capitals went 7-1-1 in those contests (15 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a 13-9-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in games that have gone to overtime.
• Columbus has earned 15 points (5-4-5) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the eight games this season the Blue Jackets ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
• Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 17 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
• This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in nine games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-0-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-5-3 (15 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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