The Washington Capitals (26-20-6) play the 2nd contest in a 3-game road trip on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-32-3). Puck drop at Nationwide Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Capitals were roughed up in Toronto to start the road trip Sunday, falling 5-1. Washington has los 3 of the last 4 games, while the Under is 3-1-1 in the previous 5 outings.
The Blue Jackets have dropped 2 straight, including 3-1 last time out on Saturday in Seattle as the Under connected.
Columbus lost 1-0 in Washington on Jan. 8. In the season’s 1st meeting, the Caps won 6-2 in Ohio on Jan. 5.