Capitals vs Red Wings Prediction 3/18/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 18th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 44-15-8 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Washington had their lead cut to 3-1 in the third period, but they added two more goals in the third to put the game away. The Capitals outshot San Jose by a total of 28-20, won 53.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Ovechkin, Protas, Raddysh, Strome, and van Riemsdyk, while Thompson stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the game. 



Prior to that win, the Capitals lost to the Kings by a score of 3-0 but did beat the Ducks by a score of 7-4 before that. Washington has won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 96 points. Washington has scored 3.63 goals per game and they have allowed 2.57 goals against per game, while also going 22.3% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 21 goals, 44 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Aliaksei Protas has added 29 goals, 30 assists, and 126 shots on goal this year. Charlie Lindgren is 15-11-3 with a 2.65 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 32-29-6 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Detroit scored once in the second period and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Red Wings outshot Vegas by a total of 27-18, won 46% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Kasper, Raymond, and Johansson, while Mrazek stopped all 18 shots that he faced in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Red Wings lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-2 but did beat the Sabres by a score of 7-3 before that. Detroit has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 70 points. Detroit has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 69.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 23 goals, 46 assists, and 158 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 27 goals, 32 assists, and 207 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 2-1-0 with a 2.01 goals against average and a .920 save percentage for the Red Wings this year. After this game, Detroit will meet the Golden Knights and Hockey Club

Why the Capitals will beat the Red Wings

Why the Red Wings will beat the Capitals

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Capitals vs Red Wings Prediction 

Detroit comes into this game after picking up a win over Vegas on Sunday and they need to pile some wins up if they want to stay in the playoff race. The Red Wings are 14-14-3 on the road this year, while the Capitals are 21-7-6 at home. Washington has won six of their last seven games and they are one of the top teams in the NHL right now. The Capitals have been extremely high-scoring all season long, which could be an issue for a leaky Detroit defense. Washington has scored at least four goals in four of their last five games and I like the over here. 

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