The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Washington Capitals at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Predators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 17 times.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.44 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.62, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• 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

• The Predators are 10-13 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 8-12 record (winning 40.0% of its games).
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 55.2% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• Washington has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 20 times).
• The Capitals have 12 wins in games when their odds are +103 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 49.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 10 goals and 24 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (34 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 16 assists for Nashville to compile 30 total points (0.7 per game).
• With 27 points through 37 games (eight goals and 19 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• Juuse Saros (9-17-6) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Nashville.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 12 goals and 33 assists in 42 games give him 45 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Aliaksei Protas has made a major impact for Washington this season with 36 points, thanks to 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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