Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings NHL Odds Report

The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Detroit and Washington Capitals on Thursday, with the host Red Wings trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Washington Capitals were listed as -160 favorites on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Thursday at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.6-0.9 win for the Capitals on Thursday. 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 Washington Capitals will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 42-24-7 this season, while the Red Wings are 27-35-11. Washington is 42-30-1 on the totals; Detroit is 29-43-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Washington injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 6-rated Washington Capitals taking on the No. 26-rated Detroit Red Wings in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings No. 27-ranked offense (2.59 goals per game) against a Washington Capitals defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.97 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.62% rate while the Capitals have a 79.58% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Washington was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Stars. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

Detroit won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Flyers on March 20. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +139 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
  • Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
  • Detroit is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
  • Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Detroit is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit's last 19 games

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at Montreal, Saturday, March 24th
Detroit at Toronto, Saturday, March 24th

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