Predators vs Capitals Prediction
I said since the start of the season that I’d bet the Capitals a lot and that continues to be the case especialyl iwth cheap prices. The Caps improved greatly in the offseason, making themselves a Metropolitan contender. The Predators are falling apart at both ends of the ice, which includes being 22nd in goals scored and 25th in shots against.
While the Predators have earned points in a lot of these recent losses, there’s just not enough offensive firepower to close the deal. The fact this line is a pick em feels like a steal. I know Vegas doesn’t give away free money, but I’m going to side with the Capitals and the surprisingly soft line.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Sabres and Flyers, and they play the Wild next. The Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Washington Capitals average 3.55 goals per game and are scoring on 19.4 percent of their power-play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads Washington with 9 goals, Dylan Strome has 9 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 22 goals on 227 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 9 goals on 79 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Islanders, beat the Avs, and they play the Lightning next. The Predators have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 31.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 7 goals, Roman Josi has 11 assists, and Filip Forsberg has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 26 goals on 278 shots faced, and Matt Murray has given up 2 goals on 20 shots.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Capitals have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last eight road games when trailing after the second period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won four of their last five games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last nine games between the Capitals and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last five night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as favorites against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games as home underdogs.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five home games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last five home games.
- Ryan O’Reilly ranks T2nd in the Western Conference for shootout goals (1) this season.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in five of the Capitals’ last six road games against the Predators.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games against the Predators.
- Alex Tuch ranks 1st in the league for multi-goal games (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (31.71%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.50%).
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (1.36).