Keep reading to see our Predators vs Capitals NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Predators visit Washington with a record of 4-7-1.
- The Predators are are averaging 2.4 goals per contest so far.
- The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.
- The Capitals face Nashville with a record of 8-3-0.
- Washington are currently 3rd in assists this season..
- The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Predators vs Capitals Preview
Betting on today's Predators and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 vs. the Predators.
Predators vs. Capitals Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 6th
- Betting Odds WAS -1.5, NAS +104 | WAS -124 O/U 6
Predators Preview: Do the Predators Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Predators improved to 4-7-1 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total line was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 7 goals pushed it over.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five different players scoring. Two of Nashville’s goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.
Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play in the second. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added another power-play goal, his first of the season, in the third period.
Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal on an empty net, while Gustav Nyquist picked up his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Defensively, Nashville allowed the first goal of the game, a power-play score from Cale Makar at 17:06 in the 2nd period. They also gave up another late goal, with 2:17 left in the 3rd. Juuse Saros made 28 saves with a 93.3% save percentage, while the Predators' defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Capitals Preview: Can the Capitals Grab a Win at Home?
Washington's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 8-3-0. The Capitals' defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, and they failed to score after the first period.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. The Capitals, as underdogs on the puck line, didn’t cover. They were behind early, with the Hurricanes scoring first, but Washington responded with two goals in the first period before giving up three unanswered.
Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin's goal came at the 19:16 mark of the first period, followed by Duhaime just 33 seconds later.
Washington took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. John Carlson earned his 7th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist. Nic Dowd also contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.
Defensively, the Capitals will look to improve after giving up three unanswered goals in their last game. They had taken a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but Carolina scored twice in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense allowed 44 shots on goal. They also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Predators vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Predators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Nashville posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 7-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Capitals have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.
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