Capitals vs Predators Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

By: Kim Smith |

Last Updated: 01/10/2025 at 12:37 PM ET

Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators 01/11/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/12/2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: NAS -125 ; O/U 5.5

Capitals vs Predators Prediction

The Washington Capitals are going on the road to face the Nashville Predators in this game here. The game is being played at Bridgestone Arena at 8 PM EST, but the game is also being broadcast on ESPN+. Get ready for the NHL action with our NHL Picks.

The Capitals have managed to post a 3-0-2 record in their last 5 games. The last game on the ice for the Capitals was a win against Vancouver by a score of 2-1 in overtime. The overall record for Washington is sitting at 27-10-4. 

The Capitals have managed to get 3.66 goals per game while getting 27.9 shots per game. The defense for the Washington team has allowed 2.61 goals per game, but have faced 27.7 shots per game. When it comes to the power play the Capitals are converting at 23.5%, but the penalty kill is sitting at 83.5% on the year.

The Predators have managed to post a 2-3-0 record in their last 5 games. The last game on the ice for the Predators was a loss against Winnipeg by a score of 5-2. The overall record for Nashville is sitting at 13-21-7. 

The Predators have managed to get 2.44 goals per game while getting 29.1 shots per game. The defense for the Nashville team has allowed 3.12 goals per game, but have faced 29.7 shots per game. When it comes to the power play the Predators are converting at 19.5%, but the penalty kill is sitting at 84% on the year.

Capitals vs Predators Pick Analysis

The Predators are playing at home in this game, but will struggle in the game here as the Capitals have an offense that has been able to consistently pick apart defenses on the year. The Predators do have a somewhat decent defense, but it will not be able to keep the Capitals out of the goal and that is what eventually cost the Predators in this came that is decided by a single goal. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-3.

Our Free NHL Pick for Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals +105