Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Oct. 24

The Washington Capitals (5-2) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3) at Nationwide Arena on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals took down the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Blue Jackets 3, Capitals 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-105)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals are 5-2 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
• Washington has four points (2-1-0) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
• The Capitals have scored three or more goals five times, and are 4-1-0 in those games (to record eight points).
• In the four games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
• In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 3-2-0 (six points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• Columbus has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals three times and won each of those games.
• Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 2-2-0 (four points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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