Washington Capitals

Ice Hockey NHL Bridgestone Arena Sun 11 Jan 19:00

Nashville Predators

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Predators

The Washington Capitals go up against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, January 11.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

The Capitals and the Predators aren’t expected to light the lamp too many times, so our prediction has to be Under 6.5. Snap up the -139 that this happens.

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Caps 4-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Washington Capitals triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Chicago Blackhawks were beaten 5-1 at United Center. Anthony Beauvillier found the net along with four other players. Goalie Logan Thompson was red hot in this one, making 23 saves (.958).

Nashville Predators were defeated last time out. Bridgestone Arena saw them beaten at home to Chicago Blackhawks by a 3-0 scoreline. Predators won the shots on goal, 37 to 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps have claimed back-to-back victories over the Predators. At Capital One Arena they won 3-2 before winning 4-1 at Bridgestone Arena. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 16-12-4 2.4 .916 2
23/24 25-14-3 2.7 .908 1
Justus Annunen (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 4-5-1 3.3 .875 0
23/24 8-4-1 2.25 .928 2
Washington Capitals – Last 10 Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 3.6 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

Justin Sourdif is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Dylan Strome racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.27 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games

The Predators have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Steven Stamkos with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, while Ryan O'Reilly is next best after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.88 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our confident pick is that the teams will combine to go under the total goals line. The -139 that this outcome happens looks worth snapping up for this NHL encounter.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track NHL injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our hockey predictions.

Key Capitals vs Predators stats:

  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Capitals games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Capitals games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Capitals games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Predators games at home.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Predators games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Predators games at home.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -120 BetMGM logo

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. There is odds of -120 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5
To Score Alex Ovechkin
Shots on Goal Dylan Strome Over 1.5

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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 Struggling to Separate Teams

The sportsbooks have Washington Capitals at -143 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 59% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Nashville Predators, you will find +118 about the underdogs.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +112.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Light the Lamp First

There’s the chance to back Alex Ovechkin at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
First
+130
Anytime
+900
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Filip Forsberg (Predators)
First
+185
Anytime
+1300
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Steven Stamkos (Predators)
First
+200
Anytime
+1400
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Dylan Strome (Capitals)
First
+230
Anytime
+1400
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Player Assists

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)
Over 0.5
+125
Under 0.5
-164
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Dylan Strome (Capitals)
Over 0.5
+135
Under 0.5
-175
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Roman Josi (Predators)
Over 0.5
+135
Under 0.5
-185
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Filip Forsberg (Predators)
Over 0.5
+140
Under 0.5
-189
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Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 2.5
-164
Under 2.5
+120
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Filip Forsberg (Predators)
Over 2.5
-145
Under 2.5
+105
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Steven Stamkos (Predators)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-161
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Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-105
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals Stats
Nashville Predators logo Nashville Predators Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
43 Tom Wilson 41 19.38 22 20 42 20
8 Alexander Ovechkin 45 17.78 19 19 38 1
74 John Carlson 41 22.61 9 25 34 11
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
90 Ryan O'Reilly 44 19.88 13 24 37 0
9 Filip Forsberg 44 18.75 16 15 31 -8
22 Luke Evangelista 43 16.59 6 25 31 6

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Capitals Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tom Wilson
Injured
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Injured

Nashville Predators Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ozzy Wiesblatt
Injured
Jonathan Marchessault
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Washington Capitals Lineups

09 Jan NHL
Capitals 5-1 Blackhawks
07 Jan NHL
Stars 4-1 Capitals
05 Jan NHL
Ducks 4-7 Capitals
03 Jan NHL
Blackhawks 3-2 Capitals
01 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-4 Senators
31 Dec NHL
Rangers 3-6 Capitals
29 Dec NHL
Capitals 3-5 Panthers
27 Dec NHL
Capitals 4-3 Devils
23 Dec NHL
Rangers 7-3 Capitals
21 Dec NHL
Capitals 2-3 Red Wings

Previous Nashville Predators Lineups

10 Jan NHL
Blackhawks 3-0 Predators
08 Jan NHL
Islanders 1-2 Predators
06 Jan NHL
Predators 2-6 Oilers
03 Jan NHL
Predators 4-3 Flames
01 Jan NHL
Predators 1-4 Kraken
31 Dec NHL
Predators 4-2 Golden Knights
29 Dec NHL
Predators 4-3 Mammoth
27 Dec NHL
Predators 2-3 Blues
23 Dec NHL
Predators 3-2 Wild
21 Dec NHL
Rangers 1-2 Predators
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 45 28 14 3 59 0.656 19 24 155 135 20 16-8-1 12-6-2 4-2 6-4 4W
2 NY Islanders 45 25 15 5 55 0.611 16 21 134 125 9 14-8-2 11-7-3 4-5 6-4 1W
3 Philadelphia 43 22 13 8 52 0.605 15 17 132 127 5 12-6-5 10-7-3 5-3 5-5 2L
4 Washington 45 23 16 6 52 0.578 21 23 148 130 18 13-8-3 10-8-3 0-5 4-6 1W
5 Pittsburgh 43 21 13 9 51 0.593 17 20 140 134 6 10-7-5 11-6-4 1-5 7-3 1L
6 New Jersey 44 22 20 2 46 0.523 15 19 115 137 -22 11-8-2 11-12-0 3-0 3-7 3L
7 NY Rangers 46 20 20 6 46 0.5 13 18 120 135 -15 5-11-4 15-9-2 2-0 3-7 3L
8 Columbus 44 18 19 7 43 0.489 11 14 132 151 -19 9-7-4 9-12-3 4-1 4-6 4L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Detroit 46 27 15 4 58 0.63 20 25 145 142 3 15-8-1 12-7-3 2-2 7-3 3W
2 Tampa Bay 43 27 13 3 57 0.663 22 26 153 114 39 12-9-0 15-4-3 1-1 9-1 9W
3 Montreal 45 25 14 6 56 0.622 16 23 151 148 3 12-10-1 13-4-5 2-4 6-4 1L
4 Buffalo 43 24 15 4 52 0.605 18 21 140 134 6 14-5-2 10-10-2 3-0 9-1 3W
5 Toronto 44 22 15 7 51 0.58 17 22 148 140 8 16-5-5 6-10-2 0-1 7-3 3W
6 Boston 45 24 19 2 50 0.556 17 22 151 146 5 14-8-1 10-11-1 2-1 4-6 2W
7 Florida 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 20 21 135 142 -7 14-9-3 9-9-0 2-1 4-6 1W
8 Ottawa 44 20 19 5 45 0.511 15 17 141 148 -7 10-9-3 10-10-2 3-0 3-7 4L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 44 33 4 7 73 0.83 30 32 179 99 80 19-0-2 14-4-5 1-4 8-2 2W
2 Dallas 45 26 10 9 61 0.678 22 23 157 129 28 12-6-3 14-4-6 3-3 3-7 1L
3 Minnesota 46 26 11 9 61 0.663 18 23 146 125 21 13-4-6 13-7-3 3-3 4-6 1L
4 Utah 45 22 20 3 47 0.522 16 22 137 127 10 11-7-1 11-13-2 0-0 6-4 3W
5 Chicago 45 19 19 7 45 0.5 15 17 129 142 -13 10-9-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
6 Nashville 44 20 20 4 44 0.5 14 17 122 146 -24 11-10-2 9-10-2 3-0 6-4 1L
7 St Louis 46 17 21 8 42 0.457 17 17 114 161 -47 10-9-5 7-12-3 0-2 4-6 3L
8 Winnipeg 43 16 22 5 37 0.43 14 15 126 135 -9 9-9-3 7-13-2 1-1 1-9 1W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 43 20 11 12 52 0.605 15 19 137 134 3 10-6-6 10-5-6 1-5 4-6 3W
2 Edmonton 45 22 16 7 51 0.567 17 22 152 152 0 11-5-4 11-11-3 0-3 5-5 1L
3 San Jose 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 12 21 141 155 -14 13-8-3 10-10-0 2-1 6-4 3W
4 Seattle 43 20 15 8 48 0.558 14 19 119 126 -7 10-7-5 10-8-3 1-4 7-3 2L
5 LA Kings 44 19 15 10 48 0.545 12 16 119 125 -6 7-9-5 12-6-5 3-5 4-6 1W
6 Anaheim 45 21 21 3 45 0.5 13 17 150 168 -18 12-8-1 9-13-2 4-0 1-9 9L
7 Calgary 45 19 22 4 42 0.467 15 17 116 135 -19 12-7-2 7-15-2 2-2 5-5 1W
8 Vancouver 44 16 23 5 37 0.42 10 12 121 158 -37 4-12-3 12-11-2 4-1 2-8 6L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 45 28 14 3 59 0.656 19 24 155 135 20 16-8-1 12-6-2 4-2 6-4 4W
2 Detroit 46 27 15 4 58 0.63 20 25 145 142 3 15-8-1 12-7-3 2-2 7-3 3W
3 Tampa Bay 43 27 13 3 57 0.663 22 26 153 114 39 12-9-0 15-4-3 1-1 9-1 9W
4 Montreal 45 25 14 6 56 0.622 16 23 151 148 3 12-10-1 13-4-5 2-4 6-4 1L
5 NY Islanders 45 25 15 5 55 0.611 16 21 134 125 9 14-8-2 11-7-3 4-5 6-4 1W
6 Buffalo 43 24 15 4 52 0.605 18 21 140 134 6 14-5-2 10-10-2 3-0 9-1 3W
7 Philadelphia 43 22 13 8 52 0.605 15 17 132 127 5 12-6-5 10-7-3 5-3 5-5 2L
8 Washington 45 23 16 6 52 0.578 21 23 148 130 18 13-8-3 10-8-3 0-5 4-6 1W
9 Pittsburgh 43 21 13 9 51 0.593 17 20 140 134 6 10-7-5 11-6-4 1-5 7-3 1L
10 Toronto 44 22 15 7 51 0.58 17 22 148 140 8 16-5-5 6-10-2 0-1 7-3 3W
11 Boston 45 24 19 2 50 0.556 17 22 151 146 5 14-8-1 10-11-1 2-1 4-6 2W
12 Florida 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 20 21 135 142 -7 14-9-3 9-9-0 2-1 4-6 1W
13 New Jersey 44 22 20 2 46 0.523 15 19 115 137 -22 11-8-2 11-12-0 3-0 3-7 3L
14 NY Rangers 46 20 20 6 46 0.5 13 18 120 135 -15 5-11-4 15-9-2 2-0 3-7 3L
15 Ottawa 44 20 19 5 45 0.511 15 17 141 148 -7 10-9-3 10-10-2 3-0 3-7 4L
16 Columbus 44 18 19 7 43 0.489 11 14 132 151 -19 9-7-4 9-12-3 4-1 4-6 4L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 44 33 4 7 73 0.83 30 32 179 99 80 19-0-2 14-4-5 1-4 8-2 2W
2 Dallas 45 26 10 9 61 0.678 22 23 157 129 28 12-6-3 14-4-6 3-3 3-7 1L
3 Minnesota 46 26 11 9 61 0.663 18 23 146 125 21 13-4-6 13-7-3 3-3 4-6 1L
4 Vegas 43 20 11 12 52 0.605 15 19 137 134 3 10-6-6 10-5-6 1-5 4-6 3W
5 Edmonton 45 22 16 7 51 0.567 17 22 152 152 0 11-5-4 11-11-3 0-3 5-5 1L
6 San Jose 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 12 21 141 155 -14 13-8-3 10-10-0 2-1 6-4 3W
7 Seattle 43 20 15 8 48 0.558 14 19 119 126 -7 10-7-5 10-8-3 1-4 7-3 2L
8 LA Kings 44 19 15 10 48 0.545 12 16 119 125 -6 7-9-5 12-6-5 3-5 4-6 1W
9 Utah 45 22 20 3 47 0.522 16 22 137 127 10 11-7-1 11-13-2 0-0 6-4 3W
10 Chicago 45 19 19 7 45 0.5 15 17 129 142 -13 10-9-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
11 Anaheim 45 21 21 3 45 0.5 13 17 150 168 -18 12-8-1 9-13-2 4-0 1-9 9L
12 Nashville 44 20 20 4 44 0.5 14 17 122 146 -24 11-10-2 9-10-2 3-0 6-4 1L
13 Calgary 45 19 22 4 42 0.467 15 17 116 135 -19 12-7-2 7-15-2 2-2 5-5 1W
14 St Louis 46 17 21 8 42 0.457 17 17 114 161 -47 10-9-5 7-12-3 0-2 4-6 3L
15 Winnipeg 43 16 22 5 37 0.43 14 15 126 135 -9 9-9-3 7-13-2 1-1 1-9 1W
16 Vancouver 44 16 23 5 37 0.42 10 12 121 158 -37 4-12-3 12-11-2 4-1 2-8 6L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 44 33 4 7 73 0.83 30 32 179 99 80 19-0-2 14-4-5 1-4 8-2 2W
2 Dallas 45 26 10 9 61 0.678 22 23 157 129 28 12-6-3 14-4-6 3-3 3-7 1L
3 Minnesota 46 26 11 9 61 0.663 18 23 146 125 21 13-4-6 13-7-3 3-3 4-6 1L
4 Carolina 45 28 14 3 59 0.656 19 24 155 135 20 16-8-1 12-6-2 4-2 6-4 4W
5 Detroit 46 27 15 4 58 0.63 20 25 145 142 3 15-8-1 12-7-3 2-2 7-3 3W
6 Tampa Bay 43 27 13 3 57 0.663 22 26 153 114 39 12-9-0 15-4-3 1-1 9-1 9W
7 Montreal 45 25 14 6 56 0.622 16 23 151 148 3 12-10-1 13-4-5 2-4 6-4 1L
8 NY Islanders 45 25 15 5 55 0.611 16 21 134 125 9 14-8-2 11-7-3 4-5 6-4 1W
9 Buffalo 43 24 15 4 52 0.605 18 21 140 134 6 14-5-2 10-10-2 3-0 9-1 3W
10 Vegas 43 20 11 12 52 0.605 15 19 137 134 3 10-6-6 10-5-6 1-5 4-6 3W
11 Philadelphia 43 22 13 8 52 0.605 15 17 132 127 5 12-6-5 10-7-3 5-3 5-5 2L
12 Washington 45 23 16 6 52 0.578 21 23 148 130 18 13-8-3 10-8-3 0-5 4-6 1W
13 Pittsburgh 43 21 13 9 51 0.593 17 20 140 134 6 10-7-5 11-6-4 1-5 7-3 1L
14 Toronto 44 22 15 7 51 0.58 17 22 148 140 8 16-5-5 6-10-2 0-1 7-3 3W
15 Edmonton 45 22 16 7 51 0.567 17 22 152 152 0 11-5-4 11-11-3 0-3 5-5 1L
16 Boston 45 24 19 2 50 0.556 17 22 151 146 5 14-8-1 10-11-1 2-1 4-6 2W
17 Florida 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 20 21 135 142 -7 14-9-3 9-9-0 2-1 4-6 1W
18 San Jose 44 23 18 3 49 0.557 12 21 141 155 -14 13-8-3 10-10-0 2-1 6-4 3W
19 Seattle 43 20 15 8 48 0.558 14 19 119 126 -7 10-7-5 10-8-3 1-4 7-3 2L
20 LA Kings 44 19 15 10 48 0.545 12 16 119 125 -6 7-9-5 12-6-5 3-5 4-6 1W
21 Utah 45 22 20 3 47 0.522 16 22 137 127 10 11-7-1 11-13-2 0-0 6-4 3W
22 New Jersey 44 22 20 2 46 0.523 15 19 115 137 -22 11-8-2 11-12-0 3-0 3-7 3L
23 NY Rangers 46 20 20 6 46 0.5 13 18 120 135 -15 5-11-4 15-9-2 2-0 3-7 3L
24 Ottawa 44 20 19 5 45 0.511 15 17 141 148 -7 10-9-3 10-10-2 3-0 3-7 4L
25 Chicago 45 19 19 7 45 0.5 15 17 129 142 -13 10-9-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
26 Anaheim 45 21 21 3 45 0.5 13 17 150 168 -18 12-8-1 9-13-2 4-0 1-9 9L
27 Nashville 44 20 20 4 44 0.5 14 17 122 146 -24 11-10-2 9-10-2 3-0 6-4 1L
28 Columbus 44 18 19 7 43 0.489 11 14 132 151 -19 9-7-4 9-12-3 4-1 4-6 4L
29 Calgary 45 19 22 4 42 0.467 15 17 116 135 -19 12-7-2 7-15-2 2-2 5-5 1W
30 St Louis 46 17 21 8 42 0.457 17 17 114 161 -47 10-9-5 7-12-3 0-2 4-6 3L
31 Winnipeg 43 16 22 5 37 0.43 14 15 126 135 -9 9-9-3 7-13-2 1-1 1-9 1W
32 Vancouver 44 16 23 5 37 0.42 10 12 121 158 -37 4-12-3 12-11-2 4-1 2-8 6L