The game between the Nashville Predators and the Washington Capitals at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities 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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Predators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 17 times this season.
• This season, 24 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Predators score 2.44 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.62, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• The Predators are 10-13 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville is 8-12 (winning 40.0% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• In 20 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset 13 times.
• The Capitals have 12 victories in games with moneyline odds of +103 or longer (in 19 chances).
• Washington has a 49.3% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 34 points.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 16 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 41 games.
• Roman Josi has contributed 27 points for Nashville in 37 games this season, scoring on 7.1% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 19 assists.
• 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 top offensive contributor for his club with 45 points (1.1 per game). He has scored 12 goals and 33 assists in 42 games (playing 17:46 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is crucial for Washington’s offense with 36 total points (0.9 per game), including 18 goals and 18 assists through 42 games.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 33 points, courtesy of seven goals (10th on team) and 26 assists (second).
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 17-2-3 on the season, allowing 52 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 571 saves with a .917 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

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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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