The Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they square off against the Washington Capitals (50-20-9) on the road on Sunday, April 13 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Sunday's hockey game.

The Blue Jackets' offense has put up 37 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 35 goals. They have registered 20 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (25.0%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Capitals 5, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-174)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals are 8-9-17 in overtime matchups on their way to a 50-20-9 overall record.
In the 24 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-4-6 record (good for 34 points).
In the 10 games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they went 1-8-1 (three points).
Washington has taken six points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-7-2 record).
The Capitals are 47-2-6 in the 55 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 100 points).
In the 29 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 18-8-3 to record 39 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 29-10-4 (62 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Capitals finished 20-9-5 in those contests (45 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 10-9-19 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 37-33-9.
Columbus has earned 22 points (7-7-8) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
Columbus has nine points (4-10-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 48 games, earning 70 points from those contests.
This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and picked up 36 points with a record of 17-8-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 17-12-4 (38 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Blue Jackets went 17-17-5 in those matchups (39 points).

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