Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Washington Capitals in an Eastern Conference match on Tuesday evening. The Red Wings are coming off a road loss to the
Game outlook
The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Washington Capitals in an Eastern Conference match on Tuesday evening. The Red Wings are coming off a road loss to the Predators, while the Capitals secured a home win against the Jets in their most recent game. The two teams previously met with Detroit coming out on top with an 8-3 victory. Washington is currently favored to win with opening odds at -115 that have not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Wings -103 | Capitals -115
Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-259) | Capitals -1.5 (+215)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 53%.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are determined to end their playoff drought and secure a spot in the postseason. Despite some struggles this month, they have won two of their last three games, including a dominating win against the Islanders. Captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup and scored two goals in his first game back. However, winger Alex DeBrincat continues to slump, not scoring a goal in all of March. On the other hand, Patrick Kane has been outstanding with eight points in his last seven games. Goalie Alex Lyon has been getting most of the starts with Ville Husso out due to injury, posting a 3.04 GAA and .905 save %. The Red Wings have a solid offense, scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, but their defense needs improvement, conceding an average of 3.3 goals per game. Overall, Detroit has a record of 36-29-6 this season and is ranked 21st in the power ranking, with the 8th best offense and 23rd best defense in the league.