Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals prediction
Nashville Predators 3–, Washington Capitals 4
FT
Puck drop 20:00 ET
1X2 2.421X2 2.43
Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) · USABridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN)
Team
1st
2nd
3rd
NSH
1
1
1
WSH
1
2
1
54%Nashville win · 42% in regulationNSH
Overtime or shootout · 23%OT / SO 23%
46%Washington win · 35% in regulationWSH
Chance to win · 42% and 35% in regulation
Saros J.StartedSV 89.5% · GAA 3.20 · 3-3-4
Lindgren C.StartedSV 87.9% · GAA 3.70 · 5-4-1
Best tip of the gameBest tip
Handicap
Won
Predators +1.5
odds down 1.35
Confidence71%
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 63%Full game
- 1X2LostPredatorsodds down 2.52Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderWonO4.5odds down 1.32Confidence 70%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapWonPredators +1.5odds down 1.35Confidence 71%
- Winner (incl. OT)LostPredators1.90Confidence 56%
- Double chanceLostPredators or drawodds down 1.52Confidence 67%
- Draw no betLostPredatorsodds down 1.95Confidence 57%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.06Confidence 89%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostPredatorsodds up 2.70Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.5odds down 1.72Confidence 55%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: the league is not yet proven in the model’s replay; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Predators 4–1
Capitals
Total goalsTotal
5
Actual 7
Draw after 60 minDraw
23%
Decided in regulation
Nashville to winTo win
54%
WSH won
Score details
- Correct scoreLost4–1After 60 min3–44%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost2–01st period1–17%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals2nd · 3 goals30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 4-1
- By period 2-0, 0-0, 2-1
- Likeliest 4-1 (4%), 5-2 (4%), 4-2 (4%)
Team stats
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Built on 20+ games of full box scores a team — no betting odds in it
Season so far
Season and recent form
Season
Nashville Predators
Washington Capitals
Nashville Predators
Washington Capitals
Season recordNashville Predators 4-3-5Washington Capitals 7-4-0
Home / road splitNashville Predators 3-2-2Washington Capitals 1-2-0
StreakNashville Predators L1Washington Capitals W2
RestNashville Predators 1 dayWashington Capitals Back-to-back
Goals forNashville Predators 2.8Washington Capitals 3.5
Goals againstNashville Predators 3.3Washington Capitals 3.1
In the standingsNashville Predators 3rdWashington Capitals 4th
Per game · last 10 each
Goal differential per gameNashville Predators −0.1Washington Capitals +0.2
Goals forNashville Predators 3.1Washington Capitals 3.4
Goals againstNashville Predators 3.2Washington Capitals 3.2
Shots on goalNashville Predators 26.1Washington Capitals 27.8
Shots againstNashville Predators 29.2Washington Capitals 27.4
Shooting %Nashville Predators 11.9%Washington Capitals 12.2%
Save %Nashville Predators 89.0%Washington Capitals 89.4%
Power-play %Nashville Predators 27.0%Washington Capitals 13.2%
Penalty kill %Nashville Predators 89.5%Washington Capitals 85.4%
Faceoff %Nashville Predators 49.0%Washington Capitals 48.8%
Penalty minutesNashville Predators 8.2Washington Capitals 9.3
HitsNashville Predators 23.1Washington Capitals 22.8
Blocked shotsNashville Predators 13.4Washington Capitals 12.9
Per game · NSH at home, WSH away
Goal differential per gameNashville Predators +0.2Washington Capitals −0.1
Goals forNashville Predators 2.9Washington Capitals 3.5
Goals againstNashville Predators 2.7Washington Capitals 3.6
Shots on goalNashville Predators 26.1Washington Capitals 24.3
Shots againstNashville Predators 27.6Washington Capitals 28.8
Shooting %Nashville Predators 11.1%Washington Capitals 14.4%
Save %Nashville Predators 90.6%Washington Capitals 88.5%
Power-play %Nashville Predators 27.0%Washington Capitals 14.6%
Penalty kill %Nashville Predators 88.6%Washington Capitals 83.7%
Faceoff %Nashville Predators 51.7%Washington Capitals 47.4%
Penalty minutesNashville Predators 7.8Washington Capitals 14.2
HitsNashville Predators 20.2Washington Capitals 18.7
Blocked shotsNashville Predators 14.3Washington Capitals 13.7
Per-game figures from the games with full stats, all competitions.
Head-to-head
Predators 1–3
Capitals
Goals a gameGoals
5.3
NSH 2.0 · WSH 3.3
Over 6.0 goalsOver 6.0
0 of 4
This game’s line
Past 60 minutesOvertime
0 of 4
All decided in regulation
- Feb 5, 2026: Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 2.
- Jan 11, 2026: Nashville Predators 3, Washington Capitals 2.
- Jan 11, 2025: Nashville Predators 1, Washington Capitals 4.
- Nov 6, 2024: Washington Capitals 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Last five games
Predators
2-1-2 - Overtime loss, 3–4 against New York Islanders, after a shootout, Oct 27. Odds: Predators 2.20, Islanders 2.70.
- Win, 6–2 against Colorado Avalanche, Oct 25. Odds: Predators 4.20, Avalanche 1.60.
- Overtime loss, 2–3 at Pittsburgh Penguins, after overtime, Oct 24. Odds: Penguins 2.15, Predators 2.65.
- Loss, 0–6 at Boston Bruins, Oct 22. Odds: Bruins 1.91, Predators 3.20.
- Win, 5–2 against St. Louis Blues, Oct 17. Odds: Predators 2.42, Blues 2.37.
Capitals
4-1-0 - Win, 5–2 against Philadelphia Flyers, Oct 28. Odds: Capitals 1.62, Flyers 4.25.
- Win, 4–3 against Buffalo Sabres, after overtime, Oct 24. Odds: Capitals 2.20, Sabres 2.60.
- Loss, 2–5 against Los Angeles Kings, Oct 20. Odds: Capitals 1.98, Kings 3.15.
- Win, 4–2 against New Jersey Devils, Oct 17. Odds: Capitals 2.35, Devils 2.42.
- Win, 5–4 against Montreal Canadiens, Oct 14. Odds: Capitals 2.34, Canadiens 2.65.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period1-1
- 10:57 2 min Washington Capitals: Liljegren T. Hooking
- 11:01 2 min Washington Capitals: Fehervary M. High sticking
- 12:48 Goal PPG Nashville Predators: Forsberg F. assists: O'Reilly R., Josi R. 1-0
- 16:13 Goal Washington Capitals: Hutson C. assists: St.Ivany J., Dubois P. 1-1
2nd period1-2
- 02:11 2 min Nashville Predators: Hoglander N. Slashing
- 04:15 Goal Washington Capitals: Jenner B. assists: Protas A., Fehervary M. 1-2
- 09:09 Goal Nashville Predators: Forsberg F. assists: Josi R. 2-2
- 13:46 Goal Washington Capitals: Hutson C. assists: Protas A., St.Ivany J. 2-3
- 13:52 2 min Nashville Predators: Hague N. Tripping
3rd period1-1
- 00:39 2 min Washington Capitals: Chychrun J. Interference
- 06:34 Goal Nashville Predators: Colton R. assists: Edstrom A., Josi R. 3-3
- 10:09 Goal Washington Capitals: Tuch A. assists: Kyrou J., Chychrun J. 3-4
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- Second game in two days for Washington Capitals, who played yesterday.
- In goal: Saros J. for Nashville Predators (3-3-4 in the last 10 starts), Lindgren C. for Washington Capitals (5-4-1 in the last 10 starts).
- 3-1 in the last 4 meetings for Washington Capitals.
- 4-1-0 in the last five for Washington Capitals.
- 5.3 goals per meeting across the last 4 head-to-head games; the total is 6.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (NSH) | 2.42 | 2.42 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.20 | 4.20 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (WSH) | 2.43 | 2.43 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 6 | Line raised |
| Handicap NSH | +1.5 | −1.5 | Line moved |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NHL standings
Regular Season · Central Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Wild |
20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | .750 | 65 | 44 | +21 |
| 2 |  Colorado Avalanche |
19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 78 | 59 | +19 |
| 3 | Nashville Predators |
18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 23 | .639 | 55 | 51 | +4 |
| 4 |  Dallas Stars |
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 22 | .647 | 49 | 41 | +8 |
| 5 |  Utah Mammoth |
18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 6 |  Winnipeg Jets |
19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 19 | .500 | 53 | 65 | −12 |
| 7 |  St. Louis Blues |
18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | .500 | 53 | 55 | −2 |
| 8 |  Chicago Blackhawks |
18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 9 | .250 | 39 | 76 | −37 |
Regular Season · Metropolitan Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 30 | .789 | 78 | 45 | +33 |
| 2 |  New Jersey Devils |
19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | .684 | 68 | 55 | +13 |
| 3 |  New York Rangers |
19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 21 | .553 | 56 | 55 | +1 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals |
16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 20 | .625 | 56 | 53 | +3 |
| 5 |  New York Islanders |
17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 18 | .529 | 49 | 52 | −3 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Flyers |
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | .375 | 45 | 66 | −21 |
| 7 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | .438 | 41 | 51 | −10 |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | .389 | 58 | 65 | −7 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Nashville Predators host Washington Capitals in the NHL on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.