Capitals vs. Red Wings betting odds and trends

The bookmakers pick the Washington Capitals to defeat the Detroit Red Wings in their clash on Tuesday, March 26, with the Capitals given moneyline odds of -127 on home ice, and the Red Wings at +106.

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Moneyline

Capitals to win vs Red Wings -127

Bet $20, Payout $35.75

Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSDET, and MNMT
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Favorite: Capitals (-127)
  • Underdog: Red Wings (+106)
  • Over/under: 6

Capitals vs. Red Wings Quick Facts

  • Washington and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 36 of 70 matches (51.4%) so far this season.
  • Detroit’s games have gone over 6 goals in 44 of 71 chances this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 6.1, is 0.1 more than Tuesday’s over/under.
  • These two teams concede a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s over/under.

Capitals vs. Red Wings Season Stat Insights

  • The Capitals are ranked 27th in the league with 190 goals this season, an average of 2.7 per contest.
  • The Capitals are ranked 17th in league play in goals against this season, having conceded 217 total goals (3.1 per game).
  • They’re ranked 25th in the league with a -27 goal differential .
  • The Red Wings have scored the eighth-most goals (240 goals, 3.4 per game) in the NHL.
  • The Red Wings have given up 236 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 25th.
  • Their +4 goal differential ranks 15th in the league.

Capitals vs. Red Wings Moneyline Insights

  • Washington has gone 13-4 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • In 10 games with moneyline oddds lower than -127, the Capitals have seven wins.
  • The moneyline odds say Washington has a 55.9% chance of winning this game.
  • In 47 games as the moneyline underdog, Detroit has achieved the upset 21 times.
  • Detroit has won 17 of its 41 games when it is the underdog by +106 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Red Wings have a 48.5% chance to win.

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Capitals vs. Red Wings Leaders

Capitals Leaders

  • Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 58 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.2%.
  • Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 58 total points (26 goals and 32 assists) to his name.
  • John Carlson has created 43 points for Washington in 70 games this season, scoring on 5% of his shots and recording seven goals and 36 assists.
  • In 39 games played this season, Charlie Lindgren (20-12-5) has allowed 98 goals.

Red Wings Leaders

  • Lucas Raymond’s 60 points make him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He has recorded 24 goals and 36 assists in 71 games.
  • Alex DeBrincat has amassed 57 points this season, with 23 goals and 34 assists.
  • Dylan Larkin is a crucial player on offense for Detroit with 28 goals and 28 assists.
  • Alex Lyon has an 18-16-2 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 971 saves, and has conceded 102 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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