If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Washington Capitals on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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, 17 of Nashville’s 41 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.44) and Capitals (3.62).
• This game’s over/under 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%).
• 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 implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• Washington has secured an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 20 games as the underdog).
• 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

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 34 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7.4%.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 16 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is a strong contributor for Nashville through 41 games.
• On 112 shots (for eight goals) and 19 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 27 points 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 is a key offensive option for Washington, with 45 points this season. He has recorded 12 goals and 33 assists in 42 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has made a big impact for Washington this season with 36 points, thanks to 18 goals and 18 assists.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored seven goals and contributed 26 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 33.
• Logan Thompson has a 17-2-3 record this season, with a .917 save percentage (ninth-best in the league). In 22 games, he has 571 saves, and has conceded 52 goals (2.4 goals against average).

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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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