Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Capitals and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Predators being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Capitals.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5
This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Predators picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
Can Washington Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
After a 4-2 road loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 27-10-5. Washington initially took the lead with two goals in the first period, but Carolina responded with four unanswered goals to seal the win.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. The Capitals, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal.
Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Washington took 21 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.
Ovechkin’s goal came early in the 1st period, and Duhaime followed with another at the 19:49 mark. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist of the season.
Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after taking a 2-1 lead, they allowed three straight goals to the Hurricanes—two in the second period and an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense recorded just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Can the Predators Secure a Win at Home?
Nashville improved to 13-21-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the 6.5 line.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. Each of the Predators’ five goals came from different players.
In their 5-2 win over Colorado, Nashville’s offense was led by five different goal scorers. Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season, while Colton Sissons added his first. Roman Josi also found the net for the first time this season, and Filip Forsberg recorded his seventh goal with an empty-netter. Gustav Nyquist followed with his fourth goal, also on an empty net.
The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They finished with 15 giveaways and 7 assists, including Jonathan Marchessault’s fifth assist of the season.
Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal at 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held strong otherwise, securing a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.