Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction 1/11/25 NHL Picks

Nashville Predators (13-21-7) vs Washington Capitals (27-10-5)

Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)

Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -125 / Washington Capitals +105 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN+

The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators meet Saturday in NHL action at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Canucks, lost to the Canadiens, and they play the Ducks, Senators, and Penguins next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.62 goals per game and are scoring 23.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 19 goals, Dylan Strome has 33 assists and Connor McMichael has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.62 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 54 goals on 538 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 52 goals on 623 shots.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators beat the Flames, beat the Jets, and they play the Golden Knights, Blackhawks, and Wild next. The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.44 goals per game and are scoring 19.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Marchessault leads Nashville with 14 goals, Filip Forsberg has 24 assists and Roman Josi has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 86 goals on 899 shots faced, while Justus Annunen has given up 12 goals on 172 shots.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

  • The Capitals have lost each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Predators have won 12 of their last 13 Saturday night games at Bridgestone Arena.
  • The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games.
  • The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Predators' last eight games.
  • The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last three games as underdogs.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

  • The Capitals have won each of their last five games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
  • The Predators have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
  • The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

  • Jonathan Marchessault has scored the first goal in three of the Predators' last four night games at Bridgestone Arena.
  • Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators' last 11 Saturday night home games.
  • Filip Forsberg has recorded two or more assists in each of the Predators' last five games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators' last five games at Bridgestone Arena.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

  • Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances after playing the previous day.
  • Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded an assist in four of the Capitals' last five games as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Nashville Predators are one of only three teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 1 this season.
  • The Nashville Predators rank T30th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.88).
  • The Washington Capitals rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.85%).
  • The Washington Capitals rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.62).

Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction

We cashed on the Canadiens beating the Capitals yesterday, but now we're going with the Caps and the plus money. The Washington Capitals are simply the better team, no matter how you slice it, and you make a lot of money in this line of work when you can get the better team and the more favorable price. I don't care that the Caps are on the end of back-to-back and have played three straight overtime games. The Capitals are better than the Predators with double the win total. Also, the Capitals have done some of their best work on the road, with 13 wins.  The Nashville Predators are an underwing 8-7-3 on their home ice this season. This line is a bit surprising if we're being honest. Give me the Capitals.

Randy’s Pick Washington Capitals +105

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