NHL Prop Bets: Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals (October 29, 2026)
The Washington Capitals (7-4-0) face the Nashville Predators (4-3-5) at Bridgestone Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Capitals are favored to win at -112. They're currently +220 to cover the -1.5 puck line while the Predators are -270 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Capitals have a 5-6 Puck Line record this season, while the Predators hold a record of 7-5.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Capitals have a 7-2-2 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total points line, two have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Predators have a 6-6-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Capitals are averaging 3.55 goals per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Predators are averaging only 2.83 (22nd).
- Defensively, the Capitals are giving up 3.09 goals per game this season (T16th in the league), while the Predators are giving up an average of 3.00 goals (T11th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Washington is averaging 27.7 shots per game this season (15th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Nashville is allowing its opposition 29.1 shots per game (25th).
- Flipping that script, the Capitals are allowing 28.1 shots per game (20th in the NHL), while the Predators are averaging 25.6 shots (24th).
Power Play
- Washington holds a power play percentage of 19.4%, ranking 20th in the league this season, while Nashville sits 3rd with 31.7% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Capitals have a penalty kill rate of 80.6% (ranked 15th), compared to the Predators at 87.5% (4th).
P1 Result
Washington is +170 to win the first period, while Nashville is +180.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4-3-4 | 2-2-4 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Nashville | 6-5-1 | 3-4-0 | 3-1-1 | 5-4-1 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Capitals have played in 16 games that have gone to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Predators have appeared in 25.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Capitals have played in 8 games that have gone to a shootout since the beginning of last season, while the Predators have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Washington recorded a 4-2 victory over Nashville at Capital One Arena when these teams last met on February 5, 2026. Jakob Chychrun led the way to that result, recording 2 goals and 1 assist.
