The Capitals will play the Predators on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 94.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Nashville Predators heading into this matchup with a 85.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 10-8-3 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Washington Capitals now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Nashville Predators - The Nashville Predators start this game with a 11-10-2 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Washington Capitals rank 8th (148) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Nashville Predators, currently rank 19th (122) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 14th (130) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Nashville Predators, they've given up 146 goals this season, ranking them 8th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Washington Capitals have a 0-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Nashville Predators owning a 3-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 23-16-6 record and the Nashville Predators hold a 20-20-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Washington Capitals face Nashville Predators in fierce battle...
With 23-16-6 standing, Capitals aim to reign supreme on the ice...
Nashville Predators with 20-20-4 standing seek to cast a spell...
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Prepare for showdown on Sunday, January 11th, 2026... Let the magic unfold!
Best Capitals at Predators Odds
| Underdog Nashville Predators | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Nashville Predators | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Nashville Predators are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Nashville Predators are +1.5 -200 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Predators
1/11/26 7:08pm EST | -145+118 |
- Nashville Predators bettors risk $100 to win $118 at +118 odds. The implied probability for Nashville Predators is 45.87%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 59.18%.
Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators Prop Bets
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Capitals
Predators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/11/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Predators
Total Goals
WSH at NSH 1/11/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o +1003 u -140Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at NSH 1/11/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NSH 1/11/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
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Filip Forsberg
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NSH 1/11/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Steven Stamkos
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NSH 1/11/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 59 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 0.492 | 65 | 28 | 189 | 177 | +12.0 | 17-10-3 | 12-13-4 | 1-5 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Nashville Predators | 57 | 26 | 24 | 7 | 0.456 | 59 | 23 | 169 | 198 | -29.0 | 15-12-3 | 11-12-4 | 3-0 | 3-4-3 | L1 |
Washington Capitals & Nashville Predators Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +5500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Predators | +25000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Nashville Predators Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.