Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Prediction 4-9-24 Picks

The Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Capitals vs Red Wings prediction.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are coming off losses to the Maple Leafs, Bruins, Sabres, Penguins, Hurricanes, and Senators. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring on 20.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 29 goals, John Carlson has 40 assists and Tom Wilson has 162 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 78.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 103 goals on 940 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 120 goals on 1,294 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings recently lost to the Rangers and Panthers, while beating the Lightning and Sabres. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.31 goals per game and are scoring on 23.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 31 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 40 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 209 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.29 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 62 goals on 658 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 115 goals on 1,254 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games as favorites.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have lost each of their last six games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Capitals have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Capitals vs Red Wings prediction

Right when it looked like the Capitals were making a playoff push, their offense goes back in a hole and they lose 6 straight games. The Red Wings won a couple of big games last week, and they have a better chance of sneaking into the playoffs than the Capitals. The Red Wings are at home, where 22 of their 38 wins this season have come. Big game for both teams, but the Red Wings are in a better position and should take advantage of home ice. I’ll lay the cheap price with the Red Wings at home.