The Washington Capitals (25-22-7) and Detroit Red Wings (32-17-5) meet in an NHL duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and Hulu.
The Red Wings are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-130o / +110u). The Red Wings are a -120 favorite to win outright, while the Capitals are +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Capitals vs. Red Wings predictions and NHL picks.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Odds, Pick
| Capitals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -250 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | +100 |
| Red Wings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +205 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | -120 |
- Capitals vs. Red Wings Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-250), Red Wings -1.5 (+205)
- Capitals vs. Red Wings Over/Under: 5.5 (-130o/ +110u)
- Capitals vs. Red Wings Moneyline: Capitals +100, Red Wings -120
Capitals vs. Red Wings Preview
The Detroit Red Wings will host the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.
The Capitals enter the contest with a record of 25-22-7. Washington trails the Boston Bruins by eight points for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. 31-year-old Tom Wilson leads the team with 22 goals and 24 assists.
The Red Wings have enjoyed a strong season, posting a 32-17-5 record. Detroit begins the contest with the second-most points in the East. Lucas Raymond leads the squad with 18 goals and 40 assists.
Leg 1: Red Wings Moneyline
We will trust the home team in this matchup.
As mentioned, Detroit has been one of the best teams in the NHL this season and has played its best hockey at home. The Red Wings are 18-9-1 on home ice this year, the third-best home record in the Eastern Conference.
Washington has struggled on the road this season, and I expect those issues to continue tonight.
Leg 2: Moritz Seider 2+ SOG
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
The young defenseman leads the team in minutes per game (25:26), which bodes well for this prop. Seider has cashed this prop in five of his last seven contests.
Our Action Pro Report projects 2.3 SOG.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Parlay
Parlay Picks:
- Red Wings Moneyline
- Moritz Seider 2+ SOG
Parlay Odds: +170 (bet365)
