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Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators
The fans at Bridgestone Arena will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers opened the Predators as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for Nashville, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Sharks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -167 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Capitals were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at +132 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 2-0-2 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Nashville:
Team record: 2-1-0 SU
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
Nashville is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Dallas Saturday, October 12
Nashville at Los Angeles Saturday, October 12