The Detroit Red Wings (26-21-8) wrap up a 5-game road trip against the Washington Capitals (28-24-6) Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings had a 5-game win streak snapped at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Saturday night, as the Kraken doubled them up 4-2. The Over is 4-0-1 across the last 5 games for Detroit.
The Capitals are on a 4-game skid, including a 4-1 setback outdoors against the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend in an NHL Stadium Series game. Washington has scored a total of 9 goals across the last 5 games, cashing the Under in 4 of those contests.
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin remains away from the team in Russia, as he mourns the death of his father, although he might be back later this week. He is doubtful for Tuesday’s game, however.
Tom Wilson was able to return from injury Saturday in Raleigh, and John Carlson (face) and Nic Dowd (lower body) are nearing a return, as Washington gets a little healthier.
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Red Wings at Capitals odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Capitals -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-190) | Capitals -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Red Wings at Capitals projected goalies
Ville Husso (21-13-5, 2.95 GAA, .904 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (16-17-4, 2.67 GAA, .914 SV%, 5 SO)
Husso allowed 4 goals on just 26 shots last time out in Seattle, snapping a personal 4-game winning streak. He has allowed 4 or more goals in 3 of his last 6 starts in February, although he is 4-2-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .919 SV% this month.
Husso coughed up 4 goals on 42 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss in Washington on Dec. 19, and he stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 3-1 win against the Capitals in Detroit on Nov. 3.
Kuemper was on the short end of a 4-1 loss in Raleigh in the outdoor game, stopping 31 of 35 shots. He is a dismal 1-3-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .906 SV% in 4 February outings.
Kuemper lost his only start against the Red Wings, turning aside 23 of 25 shots in a hard-luck 3-1 loss on Nov. 3.
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Red Wings at Capitals picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Wings 4, Capitals 3
Moneyline
The RED WINGS (+135) are a decent play as moderate underdogs, as the Capitals (-155) continue to struggle lighting the lamp.
The Wings have picked up 5 wins in the last 6 games overall, while the Caps have won just once in the last 6 games, while dropping 5 straight when playing on 2 days of rest.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Red Wings +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you require a little bit of insurance. That’s just too expensive, so if you like Detroit, just take advantage of Washington’s injuries and absences, and play it straight up instead.
PASS.
Over/Under
The OVER 6.5 (+105) is the lean at plus money.
Detroit has cashed the Over at a 4-0-1 clip in the last 5 games overall, while going 3-0-1 in the last 4 games on the road.
For Washington, it has had trouble scoring goals, but facing Husso could be the elixir to cure its scoring ills. Plus, the Caps have cashed the Over at an 8-2-2 clip in the last 12 games inside the Atlantic Division.
The Over is also 12-5-1 in the last 18 meetings at Capital One Arena.
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