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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Little Caesars Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Detroit lost its last outing, a 8-3 result against the Sabres on October 31. Bettors who backed the Sabres at -152 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Washington was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Golden Knights. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 5-4-2 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games

Detroit:
Team record: 4-3-2 SU
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Washington home to Arizona Saturday, November 5
Detroit home to New York Saturday, November 5