Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators predictions, Feb 05, 2026

Feb 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL matchup, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Nashville Predators on February 5, 2026. The Capitals, playing at home, have shown a strong performance recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Predators have won 2 of their last 5 games, with both teams showcasing a competitive edge.

In terms of form, the Capitals seem to have a slight advantage heading into this game. With their recent victories, they have demonstrated resilience and determination on the ice. However, the Predators should not be underestimated as they have also managed to secure wins in the past few games.

Bookmakers currently favor the Capitals with odds of 2.03 for a home win compared to 3.02 for an away win by the Predators. Our model predicts a 45% chance of a home win, a 22.9% probability of a draw, and a 32.3% chance of an away win. With both teams showing strengths in different areas, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely-contested game. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, making it a must-watch event for hockey fans.

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Washington
46.4%		 Draw
22.2%		 Nashville
31.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 2.03% Nashville Predators: 0.47%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.1 4.37 3.07
Pinnacle 2.03 4.25 3.02

Latest Results

02.02.26 Washington Capitals – New York Islanders – 4:1
31.01.26 Washington Capitals – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 OT
29.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Washington Capitals – 3:4 penalties
27.01.26 Seattle Kraken – Washington Capitals – 5:1
24.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Washington Capitals – 6:5 OT		 02.02.26 Nashville Predators – St. Louis Blues – 6:5
31.01.26 New York Islanders – Nashville Predators – 3:4
29.01.26 New Jersey Devils – Nashville Predators – 3:2 OT
27.01.26 Boston Bruins – Nashville Predators – 3:2 OT
24.01.26 Nashville Predators – Utah Mammoth – 2:5

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 and 11).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Washington will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Washington will win today’s game, with odds of 2.07.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 61:68. (average 3.1:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:33. (average 3:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.01.26 Nashville Predators – Washington Capitals – 3:2
    11.01.25 Nashville Predators – Washington Capitals – 1:4
    06.11.24 Washington Capitals – Nashville Predators – 3:2
    30.12.23 Washington Capitals – Nashville Predators – 2:3 penalties
    16.12.23 Nashville Predators – Washington Capitals – 3:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 54 33 3 9 9 208:136 81
    2 Minnesota Wild 57 21 12 10 14 190:164 76
    3 Dallas Stars 56 27 6 9 14 188:156 75
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 55 18 7 14 16 182:176 64
    5 Edmonton Oilers 56 21 7 8 20 193:185 64
    6 Utah Mammoth 56 22 7 4 23 179:156 62
    7 Seattle Kraken 54 20 6 9 19 156:159 61
    8 Anaheim Ducks 55 17 12 3 23 181:193 61
    9 Los Angeles Kings 54 14 9 14 17 143:153 60
    10 San Jose Sharks 54 16 11 4 23 169:189 58
    11 Nashville Predators 55 19 7 6 23 162:188 58
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 56 17 5 9 25 154:181 53
    13 Winnipeg Jets 55 20 2 8 25 159:170 52
    14 Calgary Flames 55 18 4 6 27 138:166 50
    15 St. Louis Blues 56 19 1 9 27 143:198 49
    16 Vancouver Canucks 56 12 6 6 32 147:205 42

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 53 27 8 4 14 189:136 74
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 55 24 10 6 15 191:160 74
    3 Detroit Red Wings 57 23 10 6 18 173:171 72
    4 Montreal Canadiens 56 20 11 8 17 194:186 70
    5 Buffalo Sabres 55 26 6 5 18 190:167 69
    6 Boston Bruins 56 24 8 4 20 191:177 68
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 54 24 4 11 15 183:162 67
    8 New York Islanders 56 21 9 5 21 161:157 65
    9 Washington Capitals 57 23 5 7 22 183:171 63
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 54 18 9 7 20 172:177 61
    11 Ottawa Senators 55 22 5 7 21 186:179 61
    12 Toronto Maple Leafs 56 18 8 9 21 183:192 61
    13 Florida Panthers 55 23 5 3 24 168:181 59
    14 Philadelphia Flyers 54 17 7 10 20 162:176 58
    15 New Jersey Devils 55 18 10 2 25 145:169 58
    16 New York Rangers 56 14 8 6 28 151:178 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.43%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.25 (13.29%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8 (10.38%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.74%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.75 (7.73%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 16.5 (5.03%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.5 (4.75%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 19.5 (4.26%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 41 (2.03%)

    10. Buffalo Sabres: 43.5 (1.91%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.81%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 46 (1.81%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 48.5 (1.71%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.55%)

    15. New York Islanders: 66.5 (1.25%)

    16. Pittsburgh Penguins: 68.5 (1.21%)

    17. Toronto Maple Leafs: 69 (1.2%)

    18. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)

    19. New Jersey Devils: 88.5 (0.94%)

    20. Ottawa Senators: 88.5 (0.94%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 138.5 (0.6%)

    23. Boston Bruins: 138.5 (0.6%)

    24. Winnipeg Jets: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Nashville Predators: 176 (0.47%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 226 (0.37%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    28. New York Rangers: 576 (0.14%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 626 (0.13%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 626 (0.13%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 626 (0.13%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)

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