Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Wednesday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Wednesday’s total of 5 goals 10 times this season.
• There have been nine Nashville games with over 5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5) is 1.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.18) and Predators (2.42).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.4 goals per game, 1.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -120

• The Capitals were favored on the moneyline in three games this season, and won each time.
• Washington has had three games with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter and won them all.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 54.5% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +100

• Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in three opportunities).
• The Predators have yet to win a match with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in three such games).
• Nashville has a 50.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Nashville 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 17 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.1%.
• With seven goals and seven assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 14 points (1.3 per game).
• Connor McMichael has contributed 12 points for Washington in 11 games this season, netting a goal on 21.2% of his shots and putting up seven goals and five assists.
• In the six games Charlie Lindgren has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 37th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 10 points this season. He has recorded six goals and four assists in 12 games.
• Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has racked up nine total points (0.8 per game), with three goals and six assists.
• Roman Josi has one goal and six assists for Washington.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 3-6-1 on the season, giving up 28 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 258 saves with a .902 save percentage (29th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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