December 20, 2025 6:28 AM EST

NHL: Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals 12/20/2025

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The Washington Capitals are solid 60.6 percent favorites over the Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +1 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Red Wings. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.9% compared to the Red Wings goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: John Gibson 25, Logan Thompson 24 SHOTS: Dylan Larkin 3.4, Alex Ovechkin 4 GOALS: Dylan Larkin 0.45, Alex Ovechkin 0.65 PTS: Lucas Raymond has a 54% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 57% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red WingsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road9-8, 53% 84Record at Home11-7, 61% 117Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesVS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better5-8, 38% -367vs Team .500 or Better6-10, 38% -380Detroit Red Wings
Record As Road Underdog6-6, 50% 55Record As Home Favorite10-7, 59% 16Detroit Red Wings
After 1 or More Days Off18-11, 62% -1164After 1 or More Days Off16-12, 57% -1644Detroit Red Wings

PAST 30 DAYS

Detroit Red WingsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-4, 50% -40Record at Home5-2, 71% 133Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesVS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better3-5, 38% -272vs Team Under .5006-2, 75% 238Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog2-3, 40% -115Record As Home Favorite5-2, 71% 133Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off7-5, 58% -1067After 1 or More Days Off7-5, 58% -820Washington Capitals

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Detroit Red WingsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD9-8, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME9-7, 56% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-14, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home13-11, 54% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road16-12, 57% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 9-8, 53% -380 Washington Capitals Home Games: 9-9, 50% -236 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 4-4, 50% -400 Washington Capitals Home Games: 5-2, 71% +144

MONEY LINE - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 8-8, 50% -158 Washington Capitals Home Games: 11-7, 61% 108 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 5-3, 62% +114 Washington Capitals Home Games: 6-1, 86% +325

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 7-10, 41% -363 Washington Capitals Home Games: 12-6, 67% + 492 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 3-5, 38% -227 Washington Capitals Home Games: 6-1, 86% + 446

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