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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Little Caesars Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Wings as -156-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Detroit won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Blackhawks on February 25. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Senators on February 26. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +121 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 27-21-9 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Detroit:
Team record: 32-20-6 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia Friday, March 1
Detroit home to New York Thursday, February 29