Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2026

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.

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.

Agree with our Totals prediction? Make sure you’ve got the latest BetMGM promo code, then check out our in-depth review ahead of your wager.

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

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-5-2	3.1	.888	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

Justus Annunen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-5-1	3.2	.881	0
23/24	8-4-1	2.25	.928	2

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.

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.

There’s the option to place a Bet Builder should you want to bet on Under but also combine this with other selections. The big upside is that you can land a bigger return if the wager wins.

Make the most of your next wager by unlocking the best betting offers along with the latest sign-up bonuses and promotions.

Our Game Prediction

Under 6.5 Goals @ -139 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -120

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.

Latest Dylan Strome Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1400

Assists

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 3 Predators

We’re going for the Predators at +900 to secure a 3-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Predators

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Predators

+6000

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Predators

+5500

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Predators

+1600

3-0

Capitals

+3000

Predators

+4000

3-1

Capitals

+1800

Predators

+2200

3-2

Capitals

+850

Predators

+900

4-0

Capitals

+3500

Predators

+5000

4-1

Capitals

+1400

Predators

+1900

4-2

Capitals

+1400

Predators

+1700

4-3

Capitals

+950

Predators

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+6000

Predators

+9000

5-1

Capitals

+2200

Predators

+3300

5-2

Capitals

+1500

Predators

+2000

5-3

Capitals

+2000

Predators

+2500

5-4

Capitals

+1800

Predators

+2000

6-0

Capitals

+9000

Predators

+14000

6-1

Capitals

+5000

Predators

+7500

6-2

Capitals

+2500

Predators

+4000

6-3

Capitals

+2500

Predators

+3400

6-4

Capitals

+4000

Predators

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Predators

+4500

7-1

Capitals

+8000

Predators

+12500

7-2

Capitals

+6600

Predators

+10000

7-3

Capitals

+5000

Predators

+6600

7-4

Capitals

+5500

Predators

+7000

7-5

Capitals

+9000

Predators

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Predators

+11000

8-4

Capitals

+10000

Predators

+13000

View More

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.

The sportsbooks have Washington Capitals at -127 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 56% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Nashville Predators, you will find +105 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 -100.

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.

Moneyline

Capitals

-127

Predators

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+112

Tie

+325

Predators

+190

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+190

Predators +1.5

-238

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+185

Anytime

+1300

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+200

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+275

Anytime

+1700

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+290

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+290

Anytime

+1900

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+325

Anytime

+2000

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Nic Dowd (Capitals)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+875

Anytime

+5000

Brett Leason (Capitals)

First

+875

Anytime

+5000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Rasmus Sandin (Capitals)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+125

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

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

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 16.1
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Top Ice Hockey Pages