Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 4/2/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

The Nashville Predators (39-24-4) are hosting the Washington Capitals (37-21-10) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals will look to clean up some issues after taking a 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes in their previous game. The Capitals had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. In the game, they earned a goal on 1 of the 26 shots they tried. They also had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of them. Washington accrued 15 minutes in the box in this contest.

In regard to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have notched 220 goals (10th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have given up 195. For the season, they have recorded 84 points and their points % is .618. Washington has accounted for 205 power play chances and they have tallied 40 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 19.51%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 159 goals while scoring 180 of their own. Washington has taken 2,125 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.4%. The Capitals have had 1,994 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .902. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 187 power play opportunities (22nd in professional hockey) and have earned 36 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Ilya Samsonov. Opponents have tallied 203 goals against Samsonov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.76. Samsonov has been involved in 81 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .904 for his 4,417 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 48-19-7 and he was named the starter in 71 games. Over the course of his career, Samsonov has compiled 31 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .437. Samsonov has seen 2,118 shots taken against him and has accrued 1,915 saves.

In their last game, Nashville faced the Senators in a game where the Predators got the victory by a score of 4-1. The Predators recorded 4 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal.

During this campaign, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 219 goals, 82 points, and a points percentage of .612. They have granted a total of 193 goals to be scored by way of 146 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Predators have racked up 169 goals at even strength and 50 goals (5th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 207 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.15%. Nashville has tried 1,980 shots (26th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.06%, while allowing the other team 2,139 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.74% on their opponents 232 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.0%.

Across the rink you will find Juuse Saros protecting the net. He has recorded 5,809 saves out of 6,311 shots tried, giving him a save % of .920. Saros has earned a lifetime mark of 109-67-20 and has participated in 211 contests. He has made the start in 195 contests and has accumulated 12,002 minutes. Saros' quality start percentage sits at 62.6% and he has 122 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 2.51 goals per contest and he has allowed 502 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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