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 Wings | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 9-8, 53% 84 | Record at Home | 11-7, 61% 117 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | VS Detroit Red Wings | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 5-8, 38% -367 | vs Team .500 or Better | 6-10, 38% -380 | Detroit Red Wings |
| Record As Road Underdog | 6-6, 50% 55 | Record As Home Favorite | 10-7, 59% 16 | Detroit Red Wings |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 18-11, 62% -1164 | After 1 or More Days Off | 16-12, 57% -1644 | Detroit Red Wings |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Detroit Red Wings | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 4-4, 50% -40 | Record at Home | 5-2, 71% 133 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | VS Detroit Red Wings | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-5, 38% -272 | vs Team Under .500 | 6-2, 75% 238 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-3, 40% -115 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-2, 71% 133 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 7-5, 58% -1067 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-5, 58% -820 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Detroit Red Wings | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 9-8, 53% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 9-7, 56% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-4, 50% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-3, 57% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 12-14, 46% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 13-11, 54% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 16-12, 57% OVER | OVER |
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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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