Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction 12-30-23 NHL Picks

The Nashville Predators need a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Washington Capitals have also lost 3 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals prediction.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview 

The Nashville Predators lost to the Stars, Hurricanes, and Red Wings during this streak. The Nashville Predators are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring on 20.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 16 goals, Roman Josi has 21 assists and Ryan O’Reilly has 81 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 75.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 76 goals on 798 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has given up 27 goals on 269 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview 

The Washington Capitals lost to the Lightning, Rangers and Islanders during this streak. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.34 goals per game and are scoring on 12.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 13 goals, John Carlson has 18 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 123 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 50 goals on 480 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 32 goals on 443 shots.

Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals prediction

Both teams on the end of a back to back, I usually favor the home team in these spots. However, the Washington Capitals have been dreadful offensively during this three games losing streak, and it makes them hard to trust right now. The Nashville Predators have been more competitive lately, and that includes taking the Red Wings to overtime last night. The Preds have won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Caps. Give me the plus money with the road team.