Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Washington Capitals features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Predators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals 17 times this season.
• There have been 24 Washington games with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.1 goals per game, 0.0600000000000005 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• In the 23 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 10-13 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 8-12 record (winning 40.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• In 20 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset 13 times.
• The Capitals have 12 wins in games when their odds are +103 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.3% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 34 points.
• With 14 goals and 16 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 30 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 37 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 27 points (eight goals and 19 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 9 wins and 17 losses this season while giving up 86 goals with 810 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has totaled 12 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 33 assists (0.8 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 45 total points (1.1 per game).
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has racked up 36 total points (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 18 assists.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has seven goals and 26 assists for Nashville.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 17-2-3 in 22 games this season, conceding 52 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 571 saves and a .917 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.

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Nashville vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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