Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals prediction 12-16-23 NHL Picks
The Washington Capitals look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Nashville Predators are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Rangers and Blackhawks this week, while losing to the Flyers. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring on 9.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 12 goals, John Carlson has 14 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 94 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 81 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 42 goals on 388 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 26 goals on 364 shots.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have lost each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Capitals' last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last four games.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Canadiens, Flyers and Hurricanes during this streak. The Nashville Predators are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 16 goals, Roman Josi has 19 assists and Ryan O'Reilly has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 76.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 60 goals on 668 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has given up 27 goals on 258 shots.
Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction
The Washington Capitals have played their best hockey on the road this season, but they haven't been able to string together often wins, and it makes them hard to trust most nights in spots like this. The Nashville Predators are having probably their best week of the season, and they're playing a Caps team that's won 7 of the last 10 meetings against. The price is cheap. Give me the hot hand with the Predators.
