Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators predictions, Feb 05, 2026

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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

	1	X	2
	2.1	4.37	3.07
	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

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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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