Two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings hit the ice when the 12th-place Washington Capitals (11-9-2) host the 11th-place Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3) at Capital One Arena on Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
Washington was handed a 5-3 defeat at home its last time out on Nov. 22 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Columbus’ most recent game was a road overtime loss, 4-3, to the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 22.
Here is what you need to get ready for Monday’s hockey action.
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Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
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Favorite: Capitals (-167)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+139)Over/under: 6.5Capitals vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Monday, November 24, 2025Time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Capitals stats and trendsWashington has won nine of its 16 games as a favorite this season.In four games with moneyline odds less than -167, the Capitals have one win.Washington has a 62.5% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.Washington and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in nine of 22 matches (40.9%) so far this season.Over the past 10 games, the Capitals have secured 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.They have averaged 4.0 goals per game (40 total) during that stretch.Defensively, the Capitals have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThis season the Blue Jackets have five wins in the 16 games in which they’ve been an underdog.Columbus has three games this season playing as an underdog by +139 or longer, and is 1-2 in those contests.Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Blue Jackets have a 41.8% chance to win.Columbus’ games have gone over 6.5 goals in 10 of 22 chances this season.In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-3-3 (55.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 2.6 goals-per-game average (26 total) over that time.Defensively, the Blue Jackets have given up 33 goals (3.3 per game) in those 10 outings.