On Sunday, December 29 at 5:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, continue reading.

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Capitals vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 20 times.
• There have been 17 Detroit games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.71) and Red Wings (2.54).
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -144

• The Capitals are 11-4 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -144 or shorter, Washington is 8-4 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 59.0%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +121

• In 26 games as the moneyline underdog, Detroit has pulled off the upset 10 times.
• The Red Wings have won five games with moneyline odds of +121 or longer (in 17 such games).
• Detroit’s implied probability to win is 45.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Detroit 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 39 points.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 30 total points (14 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
• With 29 points through 35 games (16 goals and 13 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offensive attack this season.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 14 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 43 goals with 468 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Lucas Raymond has totaled 14 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 20 assists (0.6 per game), taking 1.9 shots per game and shooting 20.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Detroit with 34 total points (one per game).
• Dylan Larkin is key for Detroit’s attack with 27 total points (0.8 per game), including 12 goals and 15 assists through 35 games.
• Alex DeBrincat has 13 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 25.
• Cam Talbot’s record stands at 6-9-2 on the season, allowing 51 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 489 saves with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league).

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Washington vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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