Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Wednesday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, eight of Washington’s 11 games have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• Seven of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.18) and Predators (2.42).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -111

• The Capitals were favored on the moneyline in three games this season, and won every time.
• Washington has had three games with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter and won them all.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 52.6% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -109

• Nashville is yet to win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in three opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -109 or longer, they have not won a game in three opportunities.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 52.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Nashville 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 17 points in 11 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin has seven goals and seven assists for Washington to compile 14 total points (1.3 per game).
• On 33 shots (for seven goals) and five assists, Connor McMichael has recorded 12 points this season.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Charlie Lindgren has recorded 3 wins and 3 losses this season while giving up 16 goals with 139 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 10 points (0.8 per game). He has scored six goals and four assists in 12 games (playing 19:26 per game).
• Ryan O’Reilly’s nine points this season, including three goals and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has seven points (one goal, six assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a .902 save percentage (29th in the league), with 258 total saves, while conceding 28 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together a 3-6-1 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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