Capitals vs. Predators NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Oct. 29

The Washington Capitals (7-4) visit the Nashville Predators (4-3-5) on Thursday, Oct. 29, with the Capitals coming off a victory and the Predators a loss. Capitals (-112) versus Predators (-108) looks rather close, according to the moneyline odds.

Washington won 5-2 at home its last time out on Oct. 28 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Dylan Strome's three points (three assists) led the Capitals.

Nashville lost at home 4-3 to the New York Islanders on Oct. 27 in its most recent game, falling 2-0 in a shootout. Filip Forsberg had two points (one goal and one assist) in that outing for the Predators.

As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.

Capitals vs. Predators Predictions & Pick

For insights on the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, based on data from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 3 - Predators 2
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 5 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Predators Moneylines

Snag a peek below at the latest moneylines for the Capitals-Predators game.

• Favorite: Capitals (-112)
• Underdog: Predators (-108)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been victorious in six of their eight games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (75.0%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Washington is 6-2 (winning 75.0% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 52.8% chance to win.
• In seven games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.

Predators Betting Insights

• The Predators have been listed as an underdog 10 times this season, and won four of those games.
• This season Nashville has won four of its 10 games, or 40.0%, when it's the underdog by at least -108 on the moneyline.
• The Predators have a 51.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Nashville and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in six of 12 games this season.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 39 total goals (3.6 per game) rank 13th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have allowed 34 total goals (3.1 per game), the seventh-fewest in league action.
• It has the league's ninth-best goal differential at +5.
• The six power-play goals the Capitals have put up this season rank 23rd in the NHL (on 31 power-play chances).
• Washington's 19.35% power-play conversion rate ranks 20th in the league.
• The Capitals have scored one shorthanded goal this season.
• Washington's 80.56% penalty-kill success rate ranks 15th in the league.
• Washington wins 49.5% of its faceoffs to rank 20th in the NHL.
• The Capitals make 12.8% of their shots (eighth in the league).

Predators Key Stats

• Nashville has 34 goals this season (2.8 per game), 23rd in the NHL.
• The Predators' total of 36 goals allowed (three per game) is 10th in the NHL.
• Its -2 goal differential ranks 20th in the league.
• With 13 power-play goals (on 41 chances), the Predators are fifth-best in the NHL.
• Nashville's power-play percentage (31.71) puts the team third in the league.
• In terms of shorthanded goals, the Predators have two.
• The 87.5% penalty-kill percentage of Nashville is fourth in the league.
• Nashville wins 49.9% of faceoffs, 17th-ranked in the NHL.
• The 11.1% shooting percentage of the Predators is 17th in the league.