Washington Capitals defeat Nashville Predators 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 3
The Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena. The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the pregame total of 6.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. The Washington Capitals led 3-2 after two periods. The third period was even at 1-1.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cole Hutson (Washington Capitals): 2 goals.
- Charlie Lindgren (Washington Capitals): 24 saves on 27 shots.
- Filip Forsberg (Nashville Predators): 2 goals.
- Roman Josi (Nashville Predators): 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators?
The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal. No closing puck line is on file, so this uses the line AiQ recorded before the game, Washington Capitals -1.5.
Did Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a pregame total of 6.5, over by 0.5. No closing total is on file, so this is the line AiQ priced before the start.
How did AiQ's Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Washington Capitals to win at -112, a win (+$89.29 on a $100 bet).
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Nashville Predators team total 2.5: the over, paying -196, with 3 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -145, with 2 goals scored.
- Nashville Predators team total 3.5: the under, paying -160, with 3 scored.
- Washington Capitals team total 2.5: the over, paying -196, with 4 scored.
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington Capitals at -115 and the Nashville Predators at -107. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Washington Capitals a 51% favorite. The Washington Capitals won as the favorite at -115: $86.96 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Washington Capitals, the price before the game was -112: priced below fair (−4.4% value).
Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Washington Capitals 8-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight wins for the Washington Capitals.
This result left the Nashville Predators 4-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-5 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 6 times. That made it two straight losses for the Nashville Predators.
What's next for Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators?
Next for the Washington Capitals: the Minnesota Wild at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the Nashville Predators: the Tampa Bay Lightning at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.