Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Preview
Planning on watching today’s Red Wings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Capitals being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Red Wings. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Detroit Red Wings odds
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Washington and Detroit, the Red Wings hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- Across their five previous road games, Detroit has an puck line mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.
- Washington has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Heading into the game, the Red Wings are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-29-6. In the Atlantic Division, Detroit is in 5th place, and they are 20-19 against other Eastern Conference teams. On the road, the Red Wings have gone 15-18-1 this season and have lost six straight games away from home. Over their last ten games, Detroit has gone just 3-7.
As the underdog, the Red Wings have been the underdog in 47 of their 71 games this season, and they have gone 21-24-2 in those games. Against the Eastern Conference, Detroit is 10-10, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.
The Red Wings come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 8th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. In terms of the Red Wings’ offense during power plays, they are 6th in power play goals and 12th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Alex Lyon has started 35 games this season. His current record stands at 18-16, and his save percentage is 0.75%.
At home this season, the Capitals have gone 19-11-5. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is in 8th place and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 7-3 and are on a two-game win streak. On the year, Washington is 35-26-9.
As the favorite, the Capitals have gone 13-3-2 this season. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Washington has gone 20-18. At home, the Capitals have won two straight games and have a record of 19-11-5.
For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Washington’s offense is currently ranked 20th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Detroit, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 37 games in this season. His current record is 20-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.791%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Tips
- We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (-105)
- The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Tom Wilson – Suspension – Out
- Sonny Milano – Upper Body – Questionable
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
- Jeff Petry – Illness – Questionable
- Jake Walman – Lower Body – Questionable
- Ville Husso – Lower Body – Out
