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Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI

Article updated Dec 29, 2:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Washington Capitals are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a conference matchup this Sunday. With a record of 22-8-2, the Capitals are coming off a road

Game outlook

The Washington Capitals are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a conference matchup this Sunday. With a record of 22-8-2, the Capitals are coming off a road loss to the Bruins and will play in Toronto the day before. The Red Wings, with a record of 5-4, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Maple Leafs. The Capitals dominated the Red Wings last season with a 2-1 record. Washington is favored to win with an opening line of -135, which has since moved to Washington -141. Stay tuned for the prediction on whether the Red Wings can turn their luck around on Sunday.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Capitals -141 | Red Wings +122

Spread: Capitals -1.5 (+180) | Red Wings +1.5 (-212)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 59%.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are currently one point behind the Devils in the Metro Division. Despite recent losses, including a defeat against the Blackhawks, the Capitals have rebounded with wins against the Hurricanes and Kings. Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, Aliksei Protas, and Tom Wilson have been key players in their success this season. The team has elite goaltending with Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson sharing duties. Thompson will be in the net for their upcoming game against Toronto. Washington is averaging 3.8 goals per game and conceding 2.6 goals on average. With a power ranking of 4, the Capitals have a strong offense and defense, currently holding a record of 6-4 this season. For assistance with NHL betting, consider choosing their top Hockey Handicappers.

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Detroit Red Wings Analysis

The Detroit Red Wings are in desperate need of wins as they have fallen eight points out of a playoff spot. In response to their recent struggles, head coach Derek Lalonde and assistant coach Bob Boughner were dismissed by Steve Yzerman. The team has dropped four of their past five games, including two losses to the Canadiens and defeats against the Blues and Maple Leafs. Lucas Raymond has been a standout player with 11 points in December and 34 points overall, while Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat need to step up with their performances. Moritz Seider has been promising with 19 points so far. In goal, Cam Talbot has struggled with injuries and mediocre numbers, while backup Alex Lyon has also been unreliable. The team is averaging 2.6 goals per game and giving up 3.3 goals per game, ranking them 28th and 25th respectively. Despite their struggles, there are betting opportunities to consider. The Red Wings have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 29th for offense and 25th for defense, with an overall record of 5-4. Washington has gone 1-1-1 in their last three matchups against Detroit.

Capitals Surging, Red Wings Struggling: Contrasting Defensive Performance in Recent Games

The Washington Capitals are having a successful season, winning six of their last nine games and currently competing at the top of the Metro division. On the other hand, the Red Wings are struggling, losing four consecutive games, including a 5-2 defeat in their first game under new head coach Todd McLellan. The Capitals are displaying strong defensive play, allowing three or fewer goals in nine of their last ten games, while the Red Wings are struggling defensively, conceding four or more goals in five straight games. The Capitals have an xGA/60 minutes of 2.95 goals, showcasing their defensive prowess in comparison to Detroit's 3.24 xGA(goals against)/60 minutes.

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SportsJaw Capitals vs Red Wings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Capitals vs Red Wings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington Capitals-135 → -135Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings+120 → +115Moved
  • Spread · Washington Capitals-1.25 (+157) → -1.5 (+180)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings+1.25 (-196) → +1.5 (-215)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Capitals
6-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 1-7-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T07:15:21.169Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Red Wings are in desperate need of wins as they have fallen eight points out of a playoff spot. In response to their recent struggles, head coach Derek Lalonde and assistant coach Bob Boughner were dismissed by Steve Yzerman. The team has dropped four of their past five games, including two losses to the Canadiens and defeats against the Blues and Maple Leafs. Lucas Raymond has been a standout player with 11 points in December and 34 points overall, while Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat need to step up with their performances. Moritz Seider has been promising with 19 points so far. In goal, Cam Talbot has struggled with injuries and mediocre numbers, while backup Alex Lyon has also been unreliable. The team is averaging 2.6 goals per game and giving up 3.3 goals per game, ranking them 28th and 25th respectively. Despite their struggles, there are betting opportunities to consider. The Red Wings have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 29th for offense and 25th for defense, with an overall record of 5-4. Washington has gone 1-1-1 in their last three matchups against Detroit.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Red Wings defeated Washington Capitals 4-2

Detroit Red Wings defeated Washington Capitals 4-2 on December 29, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Detroit Red Wings' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 4-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Capitals -1.5 (+180) spread, Detroit Red Wings covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings +117Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings +117Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push