"Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Computer projecting 6.1 goals) In 25 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals. Nashville has played 28 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 total goals. These two teams are scoring 6.1 goals per game between them, 0.4 less than this game's total. Combined, these teams surrender 6.4 goals per contest, 0.1 fewer than this game's over/under."
"Prediction: Washington 4 - Nashville 2 Moneyline: Capitals (-182), Predators (+150) The Capitals have won 55.0% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (22-18). Washington is 2-3 (victorious in 40.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -182 or shorter. This season the Predators have 16 wins in the 40 games in which they've been an underdog. Nashville is 4-9 when it is underdogs of +150 or longer on the moneyline."
Washington Capitals face the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The recommended over/under pick is Under 6.5, with a computer projection of 6.1 total goals. Washington and opponents have exceeded 6.5 goals in 25 games this season, while Nashville has done so in 28 games. The two teams average 6.1 combined goals per game and allow 6.4 goals per contest. The predicted final score is Washington 4, Nashville 2. Moneyline odds list the Capitals at -182 and the Predators at +150, with respective favorite and underdog records noted.
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