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Nashville
Predators
51 - 18 - 11
Washington
Capitals
48 - 25 - 7
April 05, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Capital One Arena

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Nashville
Predators
51 - 18 - 11
Washington
Capitals
48 - 25 - 7
April 05, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Capital One Arena

  • 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.

    Betting Trends
    • 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

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Odds

Thursday, April 5 Thu Apr 5

Opening
Current
Nashville
vsFinal
Washington
Puckline
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
-1.5
+230
-115
o6
+104
+1.5
-275
+104
u6
-115
Puckline
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+1.5
-325
-107
o5.5
-114
-1.5
+270
-103
u5.5
+103
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

2.79
 Goals
3.11
29.50
 Shots
31.09
17.53
 PP/PK Percentage
21.22
2.79
 Goals
3.11
0.88
 1st Period
0.76
0.87
 2nd Period
1.17
0.89
 3rd Period
1.09
29.50
 Shots
31.09
9.55
 1st Period
9.59
9.91
 2nd Period
10.94
9.43
 3rd Period
10.12
3.06
 Power Play Chances
2.99
0.54
 Power Play Goals
0.63
17.53
 PP/PK Percentage
21.22

Head To Head

NAS
 Stat Type WAS
6-4-0
 Record
4-4-2
7-2
 O/U
7-2
3.20
 Score
3.30
27.10
 Shots
27.40
6.00
 Power Play Goals
8.00
32.00
 Number of Power Plays
29.00
18.75%
 Power Play Percentage
27.59%
72.41%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
81.25%
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
3-0-0
 Record
0-2-1
2-1
 O/U
2-1
4.33
 Score
2.00
27.00
 Shots
26.00
3.00
 Power Play Goals
1.00
10.00
 Number of Power Plays
5.00
30%
 Power Play Percentage
20%
80%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
70%
Nov 14/17 (1 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Home
Away
6
 Score
3
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
31
 Shots
29
1
 Power Play Goals
1
5
 Number of Power Plays
3
20%
 Power Play Percentage
33.3%
66.7%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
80%
Mar 16/17 (2 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Away
Home
2
 Score
1
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
24
 Shots
23
0
 Power Play Goals
0
1
 Number of Power Plays
1
0%
 Power Play Percentage
0%
100%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
100%
Feb 25/17 (3 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Home
Away
5
 Score
2
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
26
 Shots
26
2
 Power Play Goals
0
4
 Number of Power Plays
1
50%
 Power Play Percentage
0%
100%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
50%
Mar 18/16 (4 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Away
Home
1
 Score
4
5 o
 O/U
5 u
21
 Shots
29
1
 Power Play Goals
0
3
 Number of Power Plays
5
33.3%
 Power Play Percentage
0%
100%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
66.7%
Feb 9/16 (5 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Home
Away
3
 Score
5
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
26
 Shots
23
1
 Power Play Goals
1
6
 Number of Power Plays
3
16.7%
 Power Play Percentage
33.3%
66.7%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
83.3%
Mar 28/15 (6 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Away
Home
4
 Score
3
5 o
 O/U
5 u
27
 Shots
28
0
 Power Play Goals
0
3
 Number of Power Plays
3
0%
 Power Play Percentage
0%
100%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
100%
Jan 16/15 (7 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Home
Away
4
 Score
3
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
30
 Shots
34
1
 Power Play Goals
2
4
 Number of Power Plays
3
25%
 Power Play Percentage
66.7%
33.3%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
75%
Mar 30/14 (8 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Home
Away
4
 Score
3
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
29
 Shots
26
0
 Power Play Goals
2
0
 Number of Power Plays
4
 Power Play Percentage
50%
50%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
Dec 7/13 (9 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Away
Home
2
 Score
5
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
36
 Shots
33
0
 Power Play Goals
1
1
 Number of Power Plays
4
0%
 Power Play Percentage
25%
75%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
100%
Dec 20/11 (10 of 10)
NAS
 Stat Type WAS
Away
Home
1
 Score
4
5.5 o
 O/U
5.5 u
21
 Shots
23
0
 Power Play Goals
1
5
 Number of Power Plays
2
0%
 Power Play Percentage
50%
50%
 Penalty Kill Percentage
100%

Team Records

NAS
 Record WAS
51-18-11
 All
48-25-7
27-9-4
 Home
27-10-2
24-9-7
 Away
21-15-5
39-18-6
 As Fav
34-17-4
12-11-5
 As Dog
14-15-3
40-40
 ATS
38-42
16-24
 ATS Home
16-23
24-16
 ATS Away
22-19
39-40-1
 O/U
44-34-2
21-19
 O/U Home
19-19-1
18-21-1
 O/U Away
25-15-1
NAS
 Record WAS
5-4-1
 All
8-2
2-2
 Home
3-1
3-2-1
 Away
5-1
4-4
 As Fav
6-1
1-1-1
 As Dog
2-1
5-5
 ATS
5-5
1-3
 ATS Home
1-3
4-2
 ATS Away
4-2
5-5
 O/U
5-4-1
3-1
 O/U Home
2-2
2-4
 O/U Away
3-2-1
NAS
 Record WAS
18-5-3
 All
16-8-3
11-2
 Home
9-3-1
7-3-3
 Away
7-5-2
13-4
 As Fav
11-3-2
5-1-3
 As Dog
5-5-1
17-9
 ATS
14-13
8-5
 ATS Home
6-7
9-4
 ATS Away
8-6
12-14
 O/U
16-10-1
4-9
 O/U Home
7-6
8-5
 O/U Away
9-4-1
NAS
 Record WAS
16-9-5
 All
32-14-5
8-5-2
 Home
16-7-2
8-4-3
 Away
16-7-3
13-6-3
 As Fav
23-7-3
3-3-2
 As Dog
9-7-2
12-18
 ATS
26-25
4-11
 ATS Home
11-14
8-7
 ATS Away
15-11
16-14
 O/U
29-20-2
11-4
 O/U Home
13-11-1
5-10
 O/U Away
16-9-1
NAS
 Record WAS
35-9-6
 All
16-11-2
19-4-2
 Home
11-3
16-5-4
 Away
5-8-2
26-6-3
 As Fav
11-6-1
9-3-3
 As Dog
5-5-1
28-22
 ATS
12-17
12-13
 ATS Home
5-9
16-9
 ATS Away
7-8
23-26-1
 O/U
15-14
10-15
 O/U Home
6-8
13-11-1
 O/U Away
9-6

Trends

  • Nashville are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
  • Nashville are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Washington.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games on the road.
  • Nashville are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
  • Nashville are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
  • Washington are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games against Nashville.
  • Washington are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
  • Washington are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Nashville.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
No Injuries to Report
Name Position Inj Desc
No Injuries to Report

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line SHOTS SA PP PK GOALIE
Apr 3, 2018FLA1-2L-13846330/01/1Roberto Luongo
Apr 1, 2018TB4-1W+14425301/25/5Andrei Vasilevskiy
Mar 31, 2018BUF4-7L-30036361/45/9Chad Johnson
Mar 29, 2018SJ5-3W-14232420/56/6Martin Jones
Mar 27, 2018MIN2-1W-17129230/42/2Devan Dubnyk
Mar 25, 2018WPG4-5L+13236471/53/5Connor Hellebuyck
Mar 24, 2018MIN1-4L-11020300/24/4Devan Dubnyk
Mar 22, 2018TOR2-5L-15625281/61/3Frederik Andersen
Mar 19, 2018BUF4-0W-23032350/02/2Linus Ullmark
Mar 16, 2018COL4-2W-13528350/44/4Semyon Varlamov
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Date Opp Score SU Line SHOTS SA PP PK GOALIE
Apr 2, 2018STL4-2W+16134361/24/4Jake Allen
Apr 1, 2018PIT3-1W+11434370/55/5Matt Murray
Mar 30, 2018CAR1-4L-18621300/21/1Scott Darling
Mar 28, 2018NYR3-2W-22033370/34/5Henrik Lundqvist
Mar 26, 2018NYR4-2W-16733301/34/4Alexandar Georgiev
Mar 24, 2018MON6-4W-17830212/32/3Carey Price
Mar 22, 2018DET1-0W-16826390/34/4Jimmy Howard
Mar 20, 2018DAL4-3W-12932271/33/4Kari Lehtonen
Mar 18, 2018PHI3-6L+10728350/33/3Petr Mrazek
Mar 16, 2018NYI6-3W-19931253/82/5Jaroslav Halak
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