How to Pick the Red Wings vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals -- both coming off wins in their last game -- will play on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Red Wings (-169) versus Capitals (+142) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Detroit and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday's over/under of 6 goals 36 times this season.
• A total of 28 of Washington's games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Red Wings (3.5) and Capitals (2.58).
• This game's total is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Red Wings Moneyline: -169

• The Red Wings have won 68.4% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (13-6).
• Detroit is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -169 or shorter.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Red Wings have an implied probability of 62.8% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +142

• In 42 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has secured the upset 15 times.
• The Capitals have 11 wins in games when their odds are +142 or longer on the moneyline (in 24 opportunities).
• Washington's moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this game.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Washington 2

Red Wings Leaders

• With 22 goals and 30 assists this season, Alex DeBrincat is one of Detroit's top contributors (52 points).
• Dylan Larkin is another of Detroit's important contributors currently with 51 total points (25 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
• With 48 points through 58 games (16 goals and 32 assists), Lucas Raymond has been an important part of Detroit's offensive efforts this season.
• In the 27 games Alex Lyon has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the eighth-best in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has totaled 21 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.4 per game), averaging 2.2 shots per game and shooting 17.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 43 total points (0.8 per game).
• Alexander Ovechkin has made a major impact for Washington this season with 42 points, thanks to 16 goals and 26 assists.
• Washington's John Carlson has 33 points, courtesy of four goals (12th on team) and 29 assists (first).
• Darcy Kuemper's record stands at 13-12-3 on the season, allowing 89 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 744 saves with an .893 save percentage (50th in the league).

Red Wings' Schedule

Capitals' Schedule

Detroit vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSDET, and MNMT2
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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