Wild vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - Nov. 1

The Washington Capitals (8-4) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they square off against the Minnesota Wild (9-3-3) at home on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Sunday's hockey action.

The Wild's offense has scored 32 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 26 goals. They have recorded 36 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (19.4%). They are 6-2-2 over those games.

Wild vs. Capitals Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Wild 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-112)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have gone 1-0-1 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 8-4.
• Washington has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
• In the one game this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they lost.
• Washington has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals in nine games (8-1-0, 16 points).
• In the six games when Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to record 10 points.
• In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-2-0 (eight points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to register eight points.

Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild (9-3-3 overall) have posted a record of -3-3 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• In the seven games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up seven points.
• This season the Wild recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• When Minnesota has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-2-1 record).
• The Wild have scored more than two goals in 10 games, earning 18 points from those contests.
• Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Minnesota has posted a record of 8-2-0 (16 points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 1-1-3 to register five points.

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Wild vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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