Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Red Wings

The Washington Capitals square off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, December 21.

Take the Capitals at -105 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Red Wings. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings met yesterday, with the Red Wings coming away with a 5-2 win at Capital One Arena.

The Red Wings had 41 shots on goal. Moritz Seider was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie John Gibson made 24 saves (.923). The Caps registered 26 shots on goal, with Martin Fehervary and Alexei Protas scoring one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Charlie Lindgren (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-4-1	3.1	.887	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

Cam Talbot (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-2	3.1	.883	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 2.3 goals from 32.6 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Alexander Ovechkin racking up 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.97 goal against average with a .941 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Red Wings have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, while Lucas Raymond is next best after registering 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.00 GAA with a .934 SV%, including two shutouts.

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the home team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Washington Capitals and we really like the -105 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Capitals vs Red Wings stats:

• Capitals have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Red Wings have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Caps Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 3 - 2 Red Wings

We’re predicting the Capitals to land a 3-2 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Red Wings

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Red Wings

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1300

Red Wings

+1300

3-0

Capitals

+3000

Red Wings

+3000

3-1

Capitals

+1800

Red Wings

+1800

3-2

Capitals

+800

Red Wings

+850

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Red Wings

+4000

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Red Wings

+1600

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Red Wings

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1050

Red Wings

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+7500

Red Wings

+7000

5-1

Capitals

+2500

Red Wings

+2500

5-2

Capitals

+1800

Red Wings

+1700

5-3

Capitals

+2400

Red Wings

+2400

5-4

Capitals

+2200

Red Wings

+2200

6-0

Capitals

+11000

Red Wings

+11000

6-1

Capitals

+6600

Red Wings

+6000

6-2

Capitals

+3500

Red Wings

+3400

6-3

Capitals

+3300

Red Wings

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+5500

Red Wings

+5000

7-1

Capitals

+11000

Red Wings

+10000

7-2

Capitals

+9000

Red Wings

+9000

7-3

Capitals

+6600

Red Wings

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+7500

Red Wings

+7000

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+12500

Red Wings

+12500

8-2

Capitals

+12500

Red Wings

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+13000

Red Wings

+12500

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Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Detroit Red Wings are -115 to win against Washington Capitals who are priced at betting odds of -104. The hosts have a 53% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +114.

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Moneyline

Capitals

-104

Red Wings

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+148

Tie

+310

Red Wings

+148

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-263

Red Wings -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

Favorite Alex DeBrincat is priced at +1000 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +145.

Player Goals

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

First

+145

Anytime

+1000

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+154

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

First

+195

Anytime

+1300

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1750

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+425

Anytime

+2800

J.T. Compher (Red Wings)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Sonny Milano (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+525

Anytime

+3300

John Leonard (Red Wings)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Nate Danielson (Red Wings)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Marco Kasper (Red Wings)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Michael Rasmussen (Red Wings)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Elmer Soderblom (Red Wings)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Axel Sandin Pellikka (Red Wings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Nic Dowd (Capitals)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings)

First

+1550

Anytime

+6600

Rasmus Sandin (Capitals)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 14.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 31.9
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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