In this article we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 6th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 8-3-0 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Washington led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Capitals were outshot by a total of 45-21, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Duhaime and Ovechkin, while Lindgren stopped 41 out of 44 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Capitals won three games in a row against Columbus, Montreal, and the Rangers. Washington has scored 4.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 10.8% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with four goals, 13 assists, and 19 shots on goal, while Charlie Lindgren is 3-3-0 with a 2.70 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 4-7-1 this season after they lost to LA by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Nashville scored once in the first period and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Predators were outshot by a total of 27-16, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Josi, who had four shots on goal, while Saros stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators defeated Colorado by a score of 5-2 but did lose to Edmonton and Tampa Bay before that. Nashville has scored 2.42 goals per game and they have allowed 3.42 goals against per game, while also going 22% on the power play and 92.1% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with six goals, four assists, and 53 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 3-6-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage.
Why the Capitals will beat the Predators
- The Capitals have won each of their last six games at Capital One Arena.
- The Predators have lost three of their last four games.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Capital One Arena.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the Capitals’ last six games.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Predators’ last 10 road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Capitals’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last four games following a road loss.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last eight home games.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Washington comes into this game with one of the best records in the NHL to start the season and they will be at home, where they are 6-1-0 on the season. Nashville is 1-1-1 on the road, but they have been extremely inconsistent in their first 12 games. The Predators are only scoring 2.42 goals per game this season, but they have been better on special teams than Washington has been. This game is a toss-up in my opinion, but I will back the Capitals at home.