How to Pick the Capitals vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 6

Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

  • This season, 10 of Washington’s 11 games have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 5 goals.
  • In Nashville’s 12 games this season, nine have finished with more goals than Wednesday’s total of 5.
  • These two teams combine for 6.6 goals per game, 1.5999999999999996 more than the total for this contest.
  • The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.4 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -120

  • The Capitals won all three games when favored on the moneyline.
  • Washington has had three games with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter and won each time.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 54.5% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +100

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog three times this season, and lost each time.
  • The Predators have not won a match with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in three such games).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Nashville 1

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 17 points in 11 games.
  • Having scored seven goals and adding seven assists, Alexander Ovechkin is excelling for Washington through 11 games.
  • On 33 shots (for seven goals) and five assists, Connor McMichael has recorded 12 points this season.
  • In six games played this season, Charlie Lindgren (3-3-0) has given up 16 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected four assists and six goals in 12 games, good for 10 points.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has racked up nine total points (0.8 per game), with three goals and six assists.
  • Roman Josi has one goal and six assists, for a season point total of seven.
  • Juuse Saros has a record of 3-6-1 in 10 games this season, conceding 28 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 258 saves and a .902 save percentage, 29th in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/31/2024 Canadiens W 6-3 Home -227
11/2/2024 Blue Jackets W 7-2 Home -274
11/3/2024 Hurricanes L 4-2 Away +224
11/6/2024 Predators Home -120
11/8/2024 Penguins Home
11/9/2024 Blues Away
11/13/2024 Maple Leafs Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/31/2024 Oilers L 5-1 Home -131
11/2/2024 Avalanche W 5-2 Home -129
11/4/2024 Kings L 3-0 Home -142
11/6/2024 Capitals Away +100
11/7/2024 Panthers Away
11/9/2024 Utah Hockey Club Home
11/11/2024 Avalanche Away

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Washington vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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