Predators vs Capitals Prediction
The Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at UBS Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Predators vs Captals prediction.
Predators Need to Shoot More
The Predators have had some struggles this season at times and when they do they struggle to get shots on goal. This is a team that is averaging only 29.9 shots per game which ranks them 22nd in the NHL. Two games ago on Wednesday, the Predators defense gave up five goals to the Carolina Hurricanes and they ended up losing by three goals. The Predators also faced off against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. The Predators are averaging 3.08 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th overall and in this game they need to try and get a goal or two in the first period.
Capitals Offense Continues to Be Questionable
The Capitals sit with a 17-10-5 record overall but the offense still has been questionable. The Capitals have lost two games in a row and in each of the two games the offense has managed only a goal. In the last game against the New York Rangers, they were defeated 5-1. The Capitals are averaging 2.34 goals while their defense is giving up 2.75 goals per game. They have leaned on the defense all season and that’s because the offense is ranked 31st best in the NHL. With the Predators playing on tired legs, the Capitals are going to need to get the offense going early.
Predators vs Capitals Betting Prediction
This game is going to be lower scoring. The Capitals are averaging 2.34 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Predators on tired legs are going to struggle to get the offense going against the Capitals defense, and that is going to be the difference. This game is going to finish 2-1 or 3-1 and this game is going to stay under the posted total. Back the under.
