Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction NHL Picks 12/29/24

The Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings meet Sunday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Bruins, and they play the Bruins, Wild, and Rangers next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.71 goals per game and are scoring 22.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 16 goals, Dylan Strome has 28 assists and John Carlson has 82 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.6 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 44 goals on 442 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 43 goals on 511 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Blues and Maple Leafs, and they play the Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Jets next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.54 goals per game and are scoring 22.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Lucas Raymond leads Detroit with 14 goals, Dylan Larkin has 15 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 93 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 68.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 51 goals on 541 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 32 goals on 303 shots.

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

The Washington Capitals are on the end of a back-to-back, and that opens up the door for the Red Wings in the underdog role. However, the Caps are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they continue to rack up the wins. The Caps have also been road warriors all year where they’re 13-5 on the season. The Detroit Red Wings have seen 10 of their 18 losses come at home this season, and they haven’t won a game overall in nearly two weeks. The price is fair. Give me the Caps and the reasonable line.