Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 10/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Monumental Sports Network, Nashville 28

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-112) Predators (-108)

The Washington Capitals (6-4-0) are en route to Bridgestone Arena on Thursday where they will meet the Nashville Predators (4-3-5). The line on this matchup has Washington at -112 and Nashville is priced at -108. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Sabres their last time out. The Capitals had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. For the game, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 34 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to score. Washington recorded 4 mins in the box in this game.

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Regarding their scoring, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 34 goals (23rd in hockey) this season and have conceded 32. For the season, they have scored 12 points and their points percentage comes in at .600. Washington has compiled 28 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 17.86%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 26 goals while getting 29 on offense. Washington has attempted 275 shots and has a shooting percentage of 12.4%. The Capitals have seen 284 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .887. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 32 power play opportunities (27th in hockey) and have come away with 6 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been in goal for 173 games over the course of his hockey career. He has a mark of 84-62-18 and he has gotten the start in 163 games. The opposition has been able to score 476 goals versus Lindgren in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.92. Lindgren has had 4,839 shots taken against him and has accrued 4,365 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .902 for his 414 minutes on the ice. In his career, Lindgren has 83 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .509.

In their last game, Nashville squared up with the Islanders in a game where the Predators got the tie by a final of 3-3. They had 5 power play chances in this one and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Predators recorded 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they pursued.

Nashville has attempted 307 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.07%, while allowing their opponents 350 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 87.50% on their opponents 40 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.7%. They have earned 41 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 31.71%. The Predators have accumulated 21 goals at even strength and 13 goals (6th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 36 goals to be scored by way of 31 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Nashville Predators have tallied 34 goals, 13 points, and a points percentage of .542.

Across the rink you are likely to see Juuse Saros defending the goal. He has accounted for 12,902 stops out of 14,153 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .912. Saros has compiled a lifetime record of 233-174-50 and has participated in 476 games. He has started in 459 contests and has played 26,859 mins. Saros' quality start rate comes out to 57.7% and he has made 265 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.73 goals per contest and he has yielded 1,252 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-108)

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