Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2025

We’re Backing Predators To Win

Our best prediction is the Predators to have the upper hand against the Capitals and we think that the -125 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

Caps Overcame Predators in Last Meeting

Washington Capitals have experienced back-to-back road losses. Their previous game was a 3-2 (OT) home defeat against Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena. Jakob Chychrun and Lars Eller scored one goal each.

Nashville Predators have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was on the road and a 5-2 loss occurred against Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Caps who came out on top when they last played the Predators. At Capital One Arena, a 3-2 win was recorded. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Predators land six wins.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-0	1.5	.935	0
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-4-2	2.8	.905	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.0 shots on goal, with a 25.7% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 2.6 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

Pierre-Luc Dubois is the top points scorer with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, with Alexei Protas recording 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.10 goal against average with a .931 save percentage.

The Predators have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists, while Jonathan Marchessault is next in line after having 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.73 GAA with a .895 SV%, including two shutouts.

Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We think that Nashville Predators should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -125 available.

Injuries are taken into account by the hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our NHL forecasts are also shaped by the latest form, with the team, player and goalie stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Capitals vs Predators stats:

• Predators have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Predators have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Capitals have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games against Capitals.

Predators Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

The Puck Line provides you with the opportunity to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Nashville and choose the odds that suit you.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan Marchessault To Score +165

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators) has scored at least one goal in 5 of the past 5 games at home. We’re happy to take the +165 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Jonathan Marchessault Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+160

First

+900

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 3 Predators

The Predators can be backed at +800 to triumph by a 3-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Predators

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Predators

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Predators

+4000

2-1

Capitals

+1400

Predators

+1300

3-0

Capitals

+3400

Predators

+2800

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Predators

+1600

3-2

Capitals

+900

Predators

+800

4-0

Capitals

+4500

Predators

+3300

4-1

Capitals

+1800

Predators

+1300

4-2

Capitals

+1800

Predators

+1400

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Predators

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+9000

Predators

+6000

5-1

Capitals

+3000

Predators

+2200

5-2

Capitals

+2000

Predators

+1500

5-3

Capitals

+2800

Predators

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+2200

Predators

+2000

6-0

Capitals

+14000

Predators

+9000

6-1

Capitals

+8000

Predators

+5000

6-2

Capitals

+4000

Predators

+2800

6-3

Capitals

+3500

Predators

+2800

6-4

Capitals

+5500

Predators

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+5500

Predators

+5000

7-0

Capitals

+5500

Predators

+13000

7-1

Capitals

+13000

Predators

+8000

7-2

Capitals

+11000

Predators

+7000

7-3

Capitals

+7500

Predators

+5500

7-4

Capitals

+8000

Predators

+6600

7-5

Capitals

+12500

Predators

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+13000

Predators

+12500

8-1

Capitals

+13000

Predators

+14000

8-2

Capitals

+13000

Predators

+12000

8-3

Capitals

+13000

Predators

+12500

8-4

Capitals

+14000

Predators

+11000

8-5

Capitals

+14000

Predators

+14000

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Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Predators Plenty of Respect

The Nashville Predators odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -143 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 59% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +120 about Washington Capitals.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. The Over 6 selection is available to back at -100.

The Predators have been made favorites to light the lamp first, with odds of -130 available. There’s the alternative of backing the Caps to open the scoring at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, you can feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Moneyline

Capitals

+120

Predators

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+190

Tie

+320

Predators

+112

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-208

Predators -1.5

+170

Total Goals

Under 6

-120

Over 6

-100

Filip Forsberg Favorite to Find the Net First

Filip Forsberg is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +800. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +133.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+133

Anytime

+800

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+143

Anytime

+850

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+240

Anytime

+1200

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+245

Anytime

+1300

Gustav Nyquist (Predators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Thomas Novak (Predators)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Vinnie Hinostroza (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Colton Sissons (Predators)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Jakub Vrána (Capitals)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Lars Eller (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-116

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-123

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+119

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 27.5
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team News

Washington Capitals Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
17	Dylan Strome	42	17.77	12	33	45	10
21	Alexei Protas	42	16.05	18	18	36	23
80	Pierre-Luc Dubois	42	17.24	7	26	33	10

24	Connor McMichael	42	17.61	17	15	32	7
43	Tom Wilson	42	18.94	18	14	32	8
8	Alexander Ovechkin	26	17.6	19	11	30	12
6	Jakob Chychrun	37	20.76	12	17	29	15
74	John Carlson	42	24.04	3	23	26	14
16	Taylor Raddysh	42	13.03	4	14	18	0
38	Rasmus Sandin	42	19.33	4	13	17	12
88	Andrew Mangiapane	41	13.27	9	7	16	4
26	Nic Dowd	42	15.45	10	5	15	10
20	Lars Eller	40	14.32	8	7	15	-4
57	Trevor van Riemsdyk	42	17.7	0	13	13	13
13	Jakub Vrana	25	9.85	7	4	11	6
42	Martin Fehervary	42	19.33	1	9	10	6
22	Brandon Duhaime	42	13.67	4	5	9	3
3	Matt Roy	32	19.54	1	8	9	5
29	Hendrix Lapierre	27	9.8	0	8	8	-3
63	Ivan Miroshnichenko	18	9.34	1	3	4	1
52	Dylan McIlrath	11	10.91	0	2	2	1
23	Michael Sgarbossa	3	9.33	1	1	2	2
	Ethen Frank	1	10.5	0	1	1	1
27	Alexander Alexeyev	5	13.22	0	0	0	4
15	Sonny Milano	3	7.2	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
48	Logan Thompson	22	2.38	0.917
79	Charlie Lindgren	21	2.6	0.901

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Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Filip Forsberg	41	18.89	10	24	34	-12
81	Jonathan Marchessault	41	18.14	14	16	30	-9
59	Roman Josi	37	25.07	8	19	27	-22

91	Steven Stamkos	41	17.93	12	13	25	-12
90	Ryan O'Reilly	38	18.94	12	13	25	-14
14	Gustav Nyquist	40	17.53	7	10	17	-15
22	Luke Evangelista	39	12.84	4	10	14	-1
76	Brady Skjei	41	21.58	3	10	13	-3
82	Thomas Novak	32	13.41	5	4	9	-1
68	Zachary L'Heureux	33	11.51	4	5	9	-7
17	Mark Jankowski	33	12.98	3	5	8	0
10	Colton Sissons	40	14.26	4	4	8	-13
36	Cole Smith	34	13.05	2	3	5	-9
47	Michael McCarron	33	12.84	2	3	5	-14
40	Fyodor Svechkov	12	12.42	3	1	4	-2
37	Nick Blankenburg	19	18.03	2	2	4	9
83	Adam Wilsby	15	18.72	1	2	3	3
58	Marc Del Gaizo	21	15.65	0	3	3	0
2	Luke Schenn	41	15.47	1	1	2	-10
20	Justin Barron	23	14.73	1	0	1	-7
3	Jeremy Lauzon	28	17.97	0	1	1	-4
12	Vinnie Hinostroza	5	11.8	0	1	1	2
5	Kevin Gravel	3	18.33	0	1	1	2
24	Spencer Stastney	3	16.6	0	0	0	-1
89	Ozzy Wiesblatt	2	10.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
74	Juuse Saros	32	2.73	0.905
29	Justus Annunen	17	2.87	0.897
	Matt Murray	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups