- The Capitals are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Capitals Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | MNMT
The Nashville Predators (26-23) visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals (28-23) on Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C., DC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Capitals are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Predators vs. Capitals Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Predators vs. Capitals Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Predators | +1.5 -160 | 6.5 -110 | +150 |
| Capitals | -1.5 +135 | 6.5 -110 | -185 |
Predators vs Capitals Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Capitals will win this game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Capitals Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 68.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 away games (+10.95 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+7.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 13 away games (+5.80 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+5.60 Units / 33% ROI)
Capitals Best Bets & Trends
- The Washington Capitals have covered the 3P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+9.00 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.55 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 3P Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+7.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+5.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.30 Units / 38% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 29-27 against the spread this NHL season (-6.2 Units / -6.56% ROI).
- Predators are 26-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units /-1.56% ROI
- Predators are 30-25 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 3.51% ROI
- Predators are 25-30 when betting the Under for -7.55 Units /-12.38% ROI
Capitals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Capitals are 30-28 against the spread this NHL season (+9.15 Units /11.6% ROI).
- Capitals are 28-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -13.55% ROI
- Capitals are 28-27 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -1.87% ROI
- Capitals are 27-28 when betting the Under for -3.35 Units / -5.24% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Capitals vs Predators
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | +150 |
| Dylan Strome (WAS) | +170 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +175 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | +185 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +220 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Capitals vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif (WAS) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Capitals vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif (WAS) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 +130 | 2.5 -175 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Capitals
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 17-38 (.309) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Predators were undefeated (10-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
The Predators were 19-42 (.311) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
Capitals: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Capitals were 50-31 (.617) last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals were 3-23 (.115) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
The Capitals were 12-5 (.706) when tied after the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals were 27-14 (.659) when scoring a power play goal last season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .596
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators scored on 7% of cycle chances while tied last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
Capitals Offensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals had 3.2 points per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7
The Capitals primary assisted on 260 goals last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Capitals primary assisted on 92 goals while tied last season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals secondary assisted on 206 goals last season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators allowed 1.3 goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators had 480 successful stick checks in the first period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Predators had 1,409 successful stick checks last season — most among NHL Teams
Capitals Defensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals allowed opponents to score on 4% of cycle chances in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Capitals allowed 0.8 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Capitals allowed 535 rush chances last season — 8th most among NHL Teams
The Capitals had 169 puck battle wins on the power play last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
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