The Washington Capitals look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Nashville Predators arrive at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Nashville Predators in this one, they Predators listed earlier today as favorites of -115 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Capitals to win this game 3.2-2.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Capitals sit at 48-25-7 on the season; in comparison, the Nashville Predators are currently 51-18-11. Looking to wager on the totals? Washington is 44-34-2 OU, and Nashville is 39-40-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Nashville injuries news.
The Predators - Capitals odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 5 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Nashville is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 3.14 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.58 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 22.46% while the Predators defense kills off 82.31% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Nashville, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at +125 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Blues. Bettors on Washington at +161 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Nashville is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
- Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Nashville is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville home to Columbus, Saturday, April 7th
Washington home to New Jersey, Saturday, April 7th
