Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/5

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The Nashville Predators visit the Washington Capitals in an NHL regular season game. The game takes place at Capital One Arena on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Predators come into this game with a record of 26-24-7, while the Capitals hold a record of 28-23-7. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM.

Nashville is led by head coach Andrew Brunette and competes in the Western Central Division. They currently rank 10th in their conference. Washington, under head coach Spencer Carbery, is part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Capitals rank 11th in their conference and have secured 3 shutout wins this season.

Predators vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Nashville Predators Puck Line: +1.5 (-170)
    • Washington Capitals Puck Line: -1.5 (+140)
    • Nashville Predators MoneyLine: +151
    • Washington Capitals MoneyLine: -181
    • Over/Under: 6.0
    • Favorite: Washington Capitals
    • Underdog: Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the St. Louis Blues, scoring six goals and allowing five. However, they lost a close game to the Minnesota Wild, with a score of 6-5.

Top skaters like Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos have been key players. Josi recorded four assists against the Blues, while Stamkos had two goals. Filip Forsberg also made significant contributions with multiple goals in recent games.

Juuse Saros is the main goaltender for the Predators. He has played in 44 games, with 21 wins and 17 losses. Saros has made 1,108 saves this season but is yet to record a shutout.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They recorded a win against the New York Islanders with a score of 4-1. However, they faced a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, ending the game 4-2. The team has shown strength in offense, putting up a high number of shots on goal.

In the game against the Islanders, Nic Dowd and Martin Fehérváry each contributed a goal. Anthony Beauvillier also had a good performance, adding to the team’s scoring with a goal. The Capitals showed solid defense as well, with Garin Bjorklund not allowing any goals during his brief stint.

Top players like Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin have been crucial for the Capitals this season. Wilson has scored 22 goals and 26 assists over 49 games. Ovechkin has matched Wilson in goals and has 25 assists over 58 games, reflecting the offensive depth in the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored with a moneyline of -181 against the Nashville Predators at +151. Based on current stats, the Capitals rank better in goals and assists. We recommend picking the Washington Capitals to win with a projected score of Capitals 4, Predators 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -118 and the under at -104. Considering the Capitals’ strong offensive stats and the Predators’ lower ranking in goals against, the game may see more scoring. We suggest taking the over, with a projected total of 6 goals.