Wednesday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals eight times.
• This season, seven of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 1.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.18) and Predators (2.42).
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.9 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -111

• The Capitals were favored on the moneyline in three games this season, and won every time.
• Washington has had three games with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, and claimed a victory each time.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 52.6% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -109

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline three times this season, and lost each time.
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in three chances).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 52.2% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Nashville 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 17 points in 11 games.
• Having scored seven goals and adding seven assists, Alexander Ovechkin is a strong contributor for Washington through 11 games.
• With 12 points through 11 games (seven goals and five assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
• Across six games played, Charlie Lindgren has a goaltending record of 3-3-0. During those games, he’s allowed 16 goals while recording 139 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s six goals and four assists in 12 matchups give him 10 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Ryan O’Reilly’s nine points this season, including three goals and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has seven points (one goal, six assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 3-6-1 in 10 games this season, conceding 28 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 258 saves and a .902 save percentage, 29th in the league.

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Washington vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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