Saturday’s contest that pits the Nashville Predators against the Washington Capitals, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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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 over/under of 6 goals 17 times.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have ended with over 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.
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• The Predators have been victorious in 10 of their 23 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (43.5%).
• Nashville is 8-12 (victorious in 40.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 55.2%.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• Washington has 13 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog 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

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 34 points in 41 games.
• With 14 goals and 16 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top 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).
• In 32 games played this season, Juuse Saros (9-17-6) has allowed 86 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his team with 45 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 12 goals and 33 assists in 42 games (playing 17:46 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is crucial for Washington’s offense with 36 total points (0.9 per game), including 18 goals and 18 assists through 42 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has seven goals and 26 assists, for a season point total of 33.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 17-2-3 this season, amassing 571 saves and permitting 52 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 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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