The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators clash on Thursday night in the NHL. Nashville will look to defend home ice and return to the win column, but it will not be an easy task against a tough team in Washington. Here is our expert Capitals vs. Predators prediction to get you set for the action.
Washington has now won two-straight games and find themselves just two points from second in the Metropolitan Division, with two games in hand. They are in striking distance of gaining excellent ground, and I say they do it. At 7-4-0, the Capitals have often flexed their muscle within this league a lot lately, winning four of their last five games. During that span, they have averaged nearly 4.00 goals. Washington made multiple major moves this offseason, going all in for Alex Ovechkin’s final season. Nashville meanwhile seems to be in this middle phase between going for it and rebuilding, and their on-ice play has reflected this. Each game is a complete unknown for this Predators team, and home ice has not necessarily been an advantage with a 3-2-2 record. As good as their special teams have been (31.7% PP and 87.5% PK) it has not translated to consistent play. For our Capitals vs. Predators prediction, we are siding with Washington on the money line.
Capitals vs. Predators prediction: Washington Capitals money line (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-140).
