Capitals vs. Predators NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Feb. 5

The Washington Capitals (28-23-7) host the Nashville Predators (26-23-7) on Thursday, Feb. 5, with both coming off a loss. Capitals (-162) versus Predators (+136) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Washington's last game was a 4-2 road loss against the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 3. Anthony Beauvillier had two points (one goal and one assist) for the Capitals.

Nashville played at home in its last game on Feb. 4, and lost 6-5 in overtime against the Minnesota Wild. The Predators got three points each out of Ryan O'Reilly (three assists) and Steven Stamkos (one goal and two assists).

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we predict will come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

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: Predators 4 - Capitals 3
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 7.09 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Predators Moneylines

Snag a look below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Capitals-Predators matchup.

• Favorite: Capitals (-162)
• Underdog: Predators (+136)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been victorious in 22 of their 40 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (55.0%).
• Washington is 4-8 when playing with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter (33.3% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 61.8% chance to win.
• In 25 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.

Predators Betting Insights

• This season the Predators have been an underdog 39 times, and won 15, or 38.5%, of those games.
• Nashville has a record of 6-11 in games when oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +136 on the moneyline.
• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 42.4% chance of victory for the Predators.
• Nashville has played 28 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 184 total goals (3.2 per game) make it the 14th-ranked scoring team in the league.
• The Capitals have conceded 170 total goals (2.9 per game), ranking 12th in NHL play in goals against.
• Its goal differential (+14) makes the team ninth-best in the league.
• The 27 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season rank 25th in the NHL (on 171 power-play chances).
• Washington ranks 29th in the league with a 15.79% power-play conversion rate.
• The Capitals have recorded two shorthanded goals this season (25th among NHL teams).
• Washington has the league's 20th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (78.49%).
• Washington wins 49.7% of its faceoffs to rank 19th in the NHL.
• The Capitals make 10.9% of their shots (17th in the league).

Predators Key Stats

• Nashville's 164 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank 21st in the league.
• The Predators allow 3.5 goals per game (194 in total), 29th in the league.
• Its -30 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
• The Predators have 37 power-play goals (13th in NHL) on 166 chances.
• Nashville's power-play percentage (22.29) puts the team 12th in the league.
• In terms of shorthanded goals, the Predators have four.
• At 80.49%, Nashville has the 12th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Nashville is eighth in faceoff win percentage in the NHL (51.6%).
• The Predators' 10.3% shooting percentage is 26th in the league.