December 20, 2025 6:28 AM EST

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings 12/21/2025

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The Washington Capitals are slight 53 percent favorites over the Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 25 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Red Wings. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.5% compared to the Red Wings goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 26, John Gibson 22 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.9, Dylan Larkin 3.3 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.61, Dylan Larkin 0.42 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 55% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Lucas Raymond has a 53% 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

Washington CapitalsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-8, 50% -40Record at Home10-8, 56% 92Detroit Red Wings
VS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better6-10, 38% -380vs Team .500 or Better5-8, 38% -367Detroit Red Wings
Record as Road Favorite3-2, 60% 24Record as Home Underdog4-0, 100% 445Detroit Red Wings
After 1 or More Days Off16-12, 57% -1644After 1 or More Days Off18-11, 62% -1164Detroit Red Wings

PAST 30 DAYS

Washington CapitalsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-3, 57% 75Record at Home3-4, 43% -193Washington Capitals
VS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5006-2, 75% 238vs Team .500 or Better3-5, 38% -272Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite1-2, 33% -135Record as Home Underdog0-0 No GamesDetroit Red Wings
After 1 or More Days Off7-5, 58% -820After 1 or More Days Off7-5, 58% -1067Washington Capitals

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Washington CapitalsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD9-7, 56% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME9-8, 53% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-14, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home16-12, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road13-11, 54% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 8-8, 50% -210 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 10-8, 56% +157 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% -4 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-3, 57% +83

MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 10-6, 62% +240 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 9-9, 50% +-130 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% +61 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-3, 57% +12

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 8-8, 50% -72 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 6-12, 33% -654 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-4, 43% -127 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-3, 57% + 64

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