The Washington Capitals (17-9-3) will attempt to continue a three-game home win streak when they square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-6) on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's contest.

The Blue Jackets have scored 32 goals over their past 10 games, while allowing 40 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into six power-play goals (24.0%). They are 4-2-4 over those games.

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score 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 a 17-9-3 record overall, with a 1-3-4 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (good for eight points).
In the four games this season the Capitals scored only 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 a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Capitals have scored at least three goals 21 times, and are 15-4-2 in those games (to record 32 points).
In the 10 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-1-0 record (18 points).
In the 16 games this season in which it has 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 earned a record of 6-6-12 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 13-9-6.
In the 14 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in eight games and have gone 1-5-2 (four points).
Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
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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