February 05, 2026 4:03 PM EST

NHL: Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals 2/5/2026

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The Washington Capitals are heavy 67.2 percent favorites over the Nashville Predators. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 30 shots on goal vs 30 shots for the Predators. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 92.3% compared to the Predators goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Justus Annunen 26, Logan Thompson 28 SHOTS: Filip Forsberg 4.1, Alex Ovechkin 3.5 GOALS: Steven Stamkos 0.35, Alex Ovechkin 0.66 PTS: Filip Forsberg has a 49% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 52% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Nashville Predators

Nashville PredatorsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-15, 42% -60Record at Home16-13, 55% -81Nashville Predators
VS Washington Capitals1-0, 100% 106VS Nashville Predators0-1, 0% -100Nashville Predators
vs Team Under .50016-12, 57% 385vs Team .500 or Better15-18, 45% -439Nashville Predators
Record As Road Underdog11-15, 42% -60Record As Home Favorite14-12, 54% -208Nashville Predators
Playing Back-to-Back Days2-6, 25% -586After 1 or More Days Off25-23, 52% -2651Nashville Predators

PAST 30 DAYS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-4, 33% -87Record at Home3-3, 50% -36Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals1-0, 100% 106VS Nashville Predators0-1, 0% -100Nashville Predators
vs Team Under .5006-2, 75% 458vs Team .500 or Better3-4, 43% -102Nashville Predators
Record As Road Underdog2-4, 33% -87Record As Home Favorite2-2, 50% -62Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off6-7, 46% -719After 1 or More Days Off6-7, 46% -572Washington Capitals

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD13-13, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-10, 66% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS7-2, 78% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-16, 48% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home21-21, 50% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road28-18, 61% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 16-10, 62% +818 Washington Capitals Home Games: 15-14, 52% -110 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 4-2, 67% +218 Washington Capitals Home Games: 3-3, 50% -36

MONEY LINE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 15-11, 58% -154 Washington Capitals Home Games: 16-13, 55% +-90 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 4-2, 67% +56 Washington Capitals Home Games: 3-3, 50% -36

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Nashville Predators Road Games: 13-13, 50% -117 Washington Capitals Home Games: 16-13, 55% + 156 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 Washington Capitals Home Games: 1-5, 17% -409

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