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
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last five games.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Capitals
- The Red Wings have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Capitals have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Tuesday games as underdogs.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 18 of their last 24 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Capitals following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six night games at Capital One Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in five of the Capitals’ last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Connor McMichael has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games as home favorites.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Capitals’ last 15 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Capitals.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Capitals.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against the Capitals.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.63).
- The Washington Capitals are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.87%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.28%).
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.