Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals 1/29/20 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals
NHL: 7:30 PM EST
Jan. 29, 2020
TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : WAS -157 Total 6.5
The Predators are heading into the game here sitting in last place in the Central Division. The Predators have a 22-19-7 record, which is not bad, but the Central Division is ultra competitive this season. The last game for the Predators ended up being a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
This year the Predators have ended up getting a total of 3.27 goals a game on the year scored. The defense for Nashville has allowed 3.25 goals a game on the season. When it comes to the power play conversion the Predators have converted at 16.8% on the year and have not been that good on the penalty kill at 74% on the year.
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The Capitals this year have ended up getting the best record in the Metropolitan division. The Capitals have a 34-11-5 record on the year so far. The Capitals in the game back after the All-Star break were able to get a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
This season the Capitals have ended up scoring at a clip of 3.56 goals a game on the year. The defense for the Capitals has allowed only 2.88 goals a game on the season. When it comes to the power play the Capitals have converted at 20.5% on the year, but the penalty kill for the Capitals is decent at 84.5% of the penalties being killed.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Nashville's last 12 games on the road.
Nashville are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Washington are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games against Nashville.
Free Betting Pick: Washington Capitals -157
The Predators are heading into the game here playing decent on the year, but the Predators are outmatched in this game. Look for the Predators to have some issues in the game offensively as the Capitals have the better defense and that will help to lock down the win for the Capitals instead of having a major offensive outburst. Final Score, Washington Capitals win 2-1.