Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators prediction
NHL · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · Bridgestone Arena · ESPN+
Result
Final: Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 3 (Washington Capitals won). Mel’s pick (Washington Capitals win 50% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was right. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Washington Capitals win 50% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Washington Capitals: 50%
- Nashville Predators: 50%
Projected score
Washington Capitals 3, Nashville Predators 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Nashville Predators −1.5. Mel projects Washington Capitals by 0.1, so the simulation leans Washington Capitals +1.5 against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel projects 6.2 goals, a lean to the under.
Recent form
Washington Capitals (7-4-0) scored 4 and allowed 3.2 goals a game over their last 5.
Nashville Predators (4-3-5) scored 3.2 and allowed 3.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 29, 9:11 AM ET.
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