For the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s total of 5.5 goals eight times.
• In Nashville’s 12 games this season, seven have finished with more goals than Wednesday’s total of 5.5.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.1 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, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -111

• The Capitals won all three games when they were favored on the moneyline this season.
• Washington has won all three games when it played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 52.6% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -109

• Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in three opportunities).
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in three chances).
• Nashville has a 52.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Nashville 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 17 points in 11 games.
• 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).
• With 12 points through 11 games (seven goals and five assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• In the six games Charlie Lindgren has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 37th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has totaled six goals (0.5 per game) and dished out four assists (0.3 per game), averaging 4.4 shots per game and shooting 11.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 10 total points (0.8 per game).
• Ryan O’Reilly has made a major impact for Nashville this season with nine points, thanks to three goals and six assists.
• Roman Josi has scored one goal and contributed six assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of seven.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 3-6-1 on the season, giving up 28 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 258 saves with a .902 save percentage (29th in the league).

Capitals’ 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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