Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/11

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The Washington Capitals will take on the Nashville Predators in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Capitals enter the game with a record of 23-16-6, ranking 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Predators hold a record of 20-20-4 and are placed 12th in the Western Conference. Both teams will aim to improve their standings with a win in this game.

Capitals vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+174), Nashville Predators +1.5 (-217), Capitals MoneyLine -141, Predators MoneyLine +118, Over/Under 6.0 (-114/-108)

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals recently had a strong game against the Chicago Blackhawks. They secured a 5-1 win on January 9, 2026. Connor McMichael played well, contributing one goal and one assist.

Earlier, the Capitals faced the Dallas Stars at home on January 7, 2026. They lost that game 4-1. Alex Ovechkin scored the only goal for the Capitals during this game.

Another recent win was against the Anaheim Ducks on January 5, 2026. The Capitals won 7-4, with Justin Sourdif leading with three goals and two assists. Alex Ovechkin added two goals in that game as well.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had mixed results recently. In their last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, they lost 3-0 at home. Despite having 36 shots on goal, they couldn’t score.

Juuse Saros, the Predators’ main goalie, has played in 35 games this season. He has 870 saves and 100 goals against. He played well against the New York Islanders, making 30 saves on 31 shots in a 2-1 win.

Ryan O’Reilly is a key player for the Predators, with 13 goals and 24 assists in 44 games. Filip Forsberg also contributes with 16 goals and 15 assists. Luke Evangelista adds depth with 6 goals and 25 assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are the favorites with a moneyline of -141. They have a strong record in goals and assists, ranking 6th and 7th respectively. The Capitals are projected to win with a score of 4-3, making them the recommended pick to win the game straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -114. Both teams have shown they can score, with the Capitals ranking high in shots on goal. The projected total score is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over for this game.