| MATCHUP | Washington Capitals | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-16-6 | 20-20-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 180 | +1.5 -218 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (102) | Under 6.5 (-122) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Stars, beat the Blackhawks, and they play the Habs next. The Capitals have split their last 8 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 15 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 25 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 150 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 74 goals on 878 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 43 goals on 390 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Islanders, lost to the Blackhawks, and they play the Oilers next. The Predators have split their last 8 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 18 goals, Luke Evangelista has 25 assists and Filip Forsberg has 129 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 81.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 100 goals on 970 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 33 goals on 263 shots.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last eight night games following a loss.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a loss.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have won the third period in five of their last six games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Predators have lost 10 of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won three of the Capitals’ last four games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five road games against the Predators.
- The Capitals have won the third period in five of their last six games as favorites when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven night games between the Capitals and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Capitals’ last five games as favorites against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded an assist in four of the Predators’ last five games against the Capitals at Bridgestone Arena.
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in three of the Predators’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with the Capitals as road favorites.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored the last goal in three of the Capitals’ last four road games against the Predators.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Nashville Predators have suffered the equal-most losses by a margin of 3+ goals this season (15).
- The Washington Capitals rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.78).
- The Washington Capitals rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.14%).
Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction
The Predators have played improved hockey as of late, but they’re coming off a horrible shutout loss to the Blackhawks, and now they’re on the end of a back to back. The Capitals have the rest advantage and while they’ve had consistency issues, they have these games where the offense explodes. With the fresher legs, I’d assume there’s a chance that can happen here. I’m going to side with the Caps on the road given the rest edge and with how poorly the Preds looked yesterday.