Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/30/2023]

The Washington Capitals will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Predators vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Predators vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Predators and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model can't split the two teams, giving both the Predators and Capitals a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 57% chance of going under.

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Predators vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Predators	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+202)	+1.5 (-250)
Moneyline	-110	-104
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-122)

• The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Predators, with -250 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Predators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at +202. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Capitals and Predators are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Saturday.

• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -104, which means you can risk $104 to win $100 for a total payout of $204 if they get the W.

• Meanwhile, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100 for a total payout of $210 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -122.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Predators vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-250
Moneyline	Capitals	-104
Total	Under 6.5	-122

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Predators vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Predators vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Forsberg an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Predators star is a 40.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	8.3%
Ryan O'Reilly	5.3%
Gustav Nyquist	4.0%
Roman Josi	3.8%
Thomas Novak	3.8%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	7.9%
Tom Wilson	5.9%
Dylan Strome	5.4%
Anthony Mantha	4.4%
Nic Dowd	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	40.6%
Ryan O'Reilly	29.6%
Gustav Nyquist	22.6%
Roman Josi	22.1%
Thomas Novak	20.8%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	38.2%
Tom Wilson	30.8%
Dylan Strome	30.4%
Nic Dowd	23.3%
Anthony Mantha	23.2%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Predators vs. Capitals on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Predators vs. Capitals Game Information

Saturday's game between the Capitals and Predators at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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