The Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators meet Sunday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators prediction.
Washington Capitals Recap
The Washington Capitals come into this game looking to build on their 5-1 win over Chicago last time out to sit at 23-16-6 this season. After this game, the Capitals will head home for a game against Montreal.
Capitals Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Tom Wilson leads Washington with 42 points including a team-high 22 goals and 20 assists while Dylan Strome has 33 points with 10 goals and 23 assists. John Carlson also has 34 points with 9 goals and 25 assists. Aliaksei Protas has 31 points with 16 goals and 15 assists while Jakob Chychrun has 32 points with 15 goals and 17 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 38 points with 19 goals and 19 assists. In goal for Washington, Logan Thompson has gone 16-12-4 with a 2.35 GAA and a .916 save percentage while Charlie Lindgren is 7-4-2 with a 3.13 GAA and an .890 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have won three of their last four road games against the Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five road games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored the last goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games against the Predators.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last four games against the Predators.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five road games against the Predators.
- Jakob Chychrun ranks T2nd in the Eastern Conference for Plus/Minus (+26) this season.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to shake off a 3-0 loss at the hands of Chicago last time out to sit at 20-20-4 on the year. After this game, Nashville will take on the Edmonton Oilers at home.
Predators Alternate Wins & Losses In 6 Straight
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 37 points along with 13 goals and 24 assists while Filip Forsberg has 31 points with 16 goals and 15 assists. Erik Haula has 23 points with 7 goals and 16 assists and Luke Evangelista has 31 points with a team-high 25 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 25 points with 11 goals and 14 assists and Steven Stamkos has 28 points with a team-high 18 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 17-15-3 with a 2.94 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 3-5-1 with a 3.29 GAA and an .878 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last eight games following a loss.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Predators’ last 10 games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Jost has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Capitals.
- Roman Josi has recorded an assist in four of the Predators’ last five home games against the Capitals.
- Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (7) this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Capitals and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators Prediction
I’m on the Capitals in this one. I get the case to be made for Nashville as a home underdog as they’ve been better at home this season. However, the Preds on a back-to-back is far from ideal, and between two teams that have had their issues, I trust Washington a lot more offensively. I think this is just a solid spot to back the Capitals here so give me Washington in this one.