The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators are set to square off at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Tom Wilson and Ryan O'Reilly as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know about the Capitals-Predators game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Capitals vs. Predators Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals | -1.5 | 170 | -205 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -148 | +124 |
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Capitals vs. Predators Prediction
ATS Pick: Predators (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 4 - Predators 3
Capitals vs. Predators Betting Insights
- In 19 of 45 matches this season, Washington and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
- Nashville's games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 19 of 44 times.
- The two teams combine to score six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game's total.
- Opponents of these two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Capitals are eighth in the league, and the Predators rank 25th.
- The Capitals are eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators are 25th.
Capitals Stats
- The Capitals score the eighth-most goals in the league (148 total, 3.3 per game).
- Washington has given up 125 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in NHL action in terms of the fewest goals against.
- Their +23 goal differential is fourth-best in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals Washington has scored this season (on 127 chances) rank 28th in the NHL.
- The Capitals' 14.96% power-play conversion rate ranks 31st in the league.
- The one shorthanded goal Washington has scored this season rank 26th among all NHL teams.
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 41 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 49 | 11 | 45.8% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 45 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 41 | 5 | 100% |
| John Carlson | 41 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 67 | 27 | - |
| Dylan Strome | 43 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 59.1% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 45 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 60 | 19 | - |
Capitals Player Props
Predators Stats
- The Predators have 119 goals this season (2.7 per game), 25th in the NHL.
- Nashville has given up 146 total goals this season (3.3 per game), ranking 25th in the league.
- Their -27 goal differential is 30th in the league.
- Nashville has 25 power-play goals (17th in NHL) on 130 chances.
- The Predators score on 19.23% of their power plays, No. 17 in the NHL.
- This season, Nashville has three shorthanded goals (13th in league).
Predators Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | 44 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 25 | 29 | 56% |
| Filip Forsberg | 44 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 62 | 31 | 40% |
| Luke Evangelista | 43 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 36 | 13 | 0% |
| Steven Stamkos | 44 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 41 | 17 | 55.9% |
| Michael Bunting | 44 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 33 | 6 | 28.6% |
Predators Player Props
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