Capitals vs Predators Prediction and Odds (Battle Between Two Downward Trending Teams)
The Washington Capitals continue to stumble, going just 4-6 in their last 10 games. They're still safely inside the playoffs, but they need to find some of the momentum they had in December.
They can start to get back on track tonight when they take on a Nashville Predators team that has also stumbled in recent games. Nashville is just 4-4-2 in its last 10 games.
The Capitals took home a 5-3 victory in the first meeting between these teams back on December 29th. This will be the final meeting between Nashville and Washington this season.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's game.
Capitals vs. Predators Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Capitals +125
- Predators -145
Puck line:
- Capitals +1.5 (-210)
- Predators -1.5 (+170)
Total:
- 6 (Over +100/Under -120)
Capitals vs. Predators Betting Trends
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Capitals' last five games.
- Predators are 8-1 in their last nine games vs. Capitals.
- The OVER is 7-0 the last seven times Capitals played in Nashville.
- The OVER is 13-5 in the Predators' last 18 games this season.
- Predators are 1-4 in their last five games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
Capitals vs. Predators Prediction and Pick
Who do you trust in a battle between two teams who have been stumbling over the last month?
The Capitals rank 12th in the NHL in CORSI% over their last 25 games, while the Predators rank 23rd. The Capitals also outrank the Preds in expected goals for per 60 minutes, and expected goals against per 60 minutes.
Nashville's goaltender, Juuse Saros, has been having a strong year, but he's also had a rough go in recent starts, allowing four goals in two-straight games.
I'm going to back Washington as an underdog today.
Pick: Capitals +125
Iain is 29-26-1 (+1.10 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.