The Nashville Predators (4-7-1) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (8-3-0) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Capitals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hurricanes. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.
Predators vs Capitals
The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win
Nashville improved to 4-7-1 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed with the teams combining for 7.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals, each from a different player. Two of those goals came with an empty net.
The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Washington fell to 8-3-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals trailed early but responded with two goals in the first period, only to give up three unanswered, including an empty-netter.
As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Capitals failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, which was exactly the combined score.
Nashville Offense Breakdown
Nashville’s offense put up 5 goals on 25 shots in their latest game, with two empty-netters in the final 1:14. Gustav Nyquist netted his 4th goal of the season, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the year on a power play, and Colton Sissons also found the net for the first time this season.
Steven Stamkos, who now has two goals this season, scored on a power play as well. The Predators recorded 7 assists and had 15 giveaways.
Capitals Offense Breakdown
Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals were held to 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Ovechkin’s goal came at 19:16 in the first period, and Duhaime added another at 19:49. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist, and Dylan Strome notched his 13th on Ovechkin’s goal.
Nashville Team Defense
Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to Colorado. Juuse Saros posted 28 saves with a 93.3% save percentage. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The first goal they allowed came 2:54 into the second period, and the second came at 17:43 of the third.
Washington Team Defense
Washington’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing three unanswered goals in their previous game against Carolina. The Capitals had taken a 2-1 lead late in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the second and another in the third. The final goal was an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Predators vs Capitals Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Washington has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 6 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Capitals have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
Predators vs Capitals Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Capitals to secure a victory over the Predators at home. With the moneyline currently set at -124, I’m locking in my bet on the Capitals straight-up.
For a puck line pick, we are going with the Capitals to win and cover. Look for the Capitals to win this one by multiple goals over the Predators.
With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:November 6, 2024 Capitals, Predators