The Detroit Red Wings will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Washington Capitals pay a visit to Little Sportsbook Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Red Wings were listed earlier today as 122 moneyline underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.2-2.5 result in favor of the Red Wings today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings bring a 4-3-0 record to the battle against the 3-3-1 Capitals. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Detroit go 5-2 so far and the Capitals go 5-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Washington injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Detroit Red Wings and the No. 3-ranked Washington Capitals, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings No. 14-ranked offense (3.29 goals per game) against a Washington Capitals defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.43 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.81% rate while the Capitals have a 78.57% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington lost its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Maple Leafs on October 17. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at +111 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Detroit lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Maple Leafs on October 18. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -154 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Florida, Saturday, October 21st
Detroit home to Vancouver, Sunday, October 22nd