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NHLThu 29 Oct, 20:00 United States time

Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction

Bridgestone Arena

Washington CapitalsAway
3.1 : 3.0
projected goals
Nashville PredatorsHome
54%Capitals
46%Predators
Eagle safe pickUnder 8 goals
-467

Quick answer

Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators is Washington Capitals to win, with a 54% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 3.1 and Nashville Predators 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -467.

Prediction
Washington Capitals to win
Chance
54%
Projected score
Washington Capitals 3, Nashville Predators 3
Projected total
6.1 goals
Best bet
Under 8 goals at -467

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

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Eagle safe pick

Under 8 goals
82% chanceFair price -4672 units

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Nashville Predators 46% and Washington Capitals 54%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Nashville Predators won 2 of their last 5 and Washington Capitals won 3 of their last 5. Washington Capitals come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Nashville Predators won 4 of their last 10 games at home. Washington Capitals won 5 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Nashville Predators score 3.0 goals a game and let in 3.1. Washington Capitals score 3.7 and let in 2.9. Their recent games average 6.1 and 6.5 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Nashville Predators won 1 and Washington Capitals won 1. The last one ended Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 8 goals has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Predatorsrest between games-2%
  • Capitalsrest between games-2%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators: Washington Capitals shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Nashville Predators host Washington Capitals in the NHL on Thu 29 Oct, 20:00 at Bridgestone Arena. Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators is Washington Capitals to win, with a 54% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 3.1 and Nashville Predators 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -467.

Nashville Predators form

Nashville Predators have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 63 conceded. At home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

Washington Capitals form

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 74 goals scored and 57 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Nashville Predators won 1, Washington Capitals won 1. Last time out it finished Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 2.

Our call

We expect Washington Capitals to score about 3.1 goals and Nashville Predators about 3.0. That points to Washington Capitals to win. Our safest bet is Under 8 goals at -467.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

PredatorsCapitals
Games played2020
Wins814
Losses126
Goals scored5974
Goals conceded6357
Scored per game3.03.7
Conceded per game3.12.9
Home record4W 6L9W 1L
Away record4W 6L5W 5L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Predators spreadCoversFair
Predators -0.539%+159
Predators +0.555%-122
Predators +1.571%-240
Total goalsOverUnder
5.560%40%
6.543%57%
7.527%73%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Predators +3.5 wins if Predators win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

Predators Add Defenseman Jayden Struble in Trade With Canadiens

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2027 second round draft pick.

10 Oct 2026
NHL

Ovechkin Starts Final NHL Season with Special Family Moment

Alex Ovechkin celebrated his final home opener with his sons and a 5-3 win over rival Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

8 Oct 2026
NHL

Capitals Sign Justin Sourdif to Eight Year Contract Extension

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight year contract extension worth 6.35 million dollars annually.

16 Sept 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators?

Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators is Washington Capitals to win, with a 54% chance, but it is a close call. We project Washington Capitals 3.1 and Nashville Predators 3.0. Our best bet is Under 8 goals at -467.

What is the projected score for Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators?

We project Washington Capitals 3.1 and Nashville Predators 3.0, about 6.1 goals in total.

How are Nashville Predators playing?

Nashville Predators have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 63 conceded. At home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

How are Washington Capitals playing?

Washington Capitals have 14 wins and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 74 goals scored and 57 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals last met?

It ended Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 2. In the last 2 meetings Nashville Predators won 1 and Washington Capitals won 1.

What is the best bet for Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators?

Under 8 goals at -467, with a 82% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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