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NHL Prop Bets: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators (February 5, 2026)

The Nashville Predators (26-23-7) face the Washington Capitals (28-23-7) at Capital One Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.

  • The Predators have a 29-27 Puck Line record this season, while the Capitals hold a record of 31-27.

The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.

  • The Predators have a 29-25-2 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total points line, 25 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Capitals have a 27-27-4 O/U record.

Goals For Insights

  • The Predators are averaging 2.93 goals per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Capitals are averaging 3.17 (16th).
  • Defensively, the Predators are giving up a whopping 3.46 goals per game this season (28th in the league), while the Capitals are giving up an average of 2.93 goals (11th).

Shots

  • Looking at creating chances to score, Nashville is averaging 28.6 shots per game this season (13th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Washington is allowing its opposition 28.3 shots per game (19th).
  • Flipping that script, the Predators are allowing 29.4 shots per game (24th in the NHL), while the Capitals are averaging 29.1 shots (7th).

Power Play

  • Nashville holds a power play percentage of 22.3%, ranking 13th in the league this season, while Washington sits T29th with 15.8% of its power play opportunities converted.

Penalty Kill %

  • On the opposite end, the Predators have a penalty kill rate of 80.5% (ranked 11th), compared to the Capitals at 78.5% (20th).

P1 Result

Nashville is +220 to win the first period, while Washington is +140.

  • Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
    Total Home Road Last 10
    Nashville 11-22-23 6-9-14 5-12-8 3-4-3
    Washington 19-20-19 9-13-7 10-7-12 1-5-4

To Go To Overtime

Thursday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.

  • The Predators have played in 14 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Capitals have appeared in 12.

To Go To a Shootout

  • The Predators have played in 3 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Capitals have appeared in 6.

Last Time They Met

Nashville recorded a 3-2 victory over Washington at Bridgestone Arena when these teams last met on January 11. Roman Josi led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 2 assists.