Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Red Wings

The Washington Capitals clash with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday, January 29.

Take the Red Wings at -122 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Capitals. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Washington Capitals have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-1 loss against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Alexander Ovechkin found the net from 20 Caps shots.

Detroit Red Wings lost when they last took to the ice. At Little Caesars Arena, they were turned over 3-1 at home to Los Angeles Kings. Red Wings managed 28 shots and Alex DeBrincat recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings have beaten the Caps in the last two encounters. A 5-2 victory at Capital One Arena was followed by a 3-2 (OT) win at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-16-4	2.5	.912	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-10-1	2.6	.906	3
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 18.6% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 3.5 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

John Carlson is the top points scorer with 11 points, all of which were assists, with Dylan Strome recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.73 goal against average with a .898 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.1%.

The top points scorer is Lucas Raymond with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after registering 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 1.61 GAA with a .938 SV%, including one shutout.

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Our expert Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for the home team to win this NHL encounter. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -122 makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Capitals vs Red Wings stats:

• Red Wings have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Red Wings have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games.
• Red Wings have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Red Wings Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 1 - 3 Red Wings

The Red Wings can be backed at +1800 to triumph by a 3-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Red Wings

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Red Wings

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Red Wings

+3000

3-1

Capitals

+1900

Red Wings

+1800

3-2

Capitals

+900

Red Wings

+850

4-0

Capitals

+4500

Red Wings

+3500

4-1

Capitals

+1700

Red Wings

+1500

4-2

Capitals

+1700

Red Wings

+1500

4-3

Capitals

+1050

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+8000

Red Wings

+6600

5-1

Capitals

+3000

Red Wings

+2400

5-2

Capitals

+1900

Red Wings

+1600

5-3

Capitals

+2500

Red Wings

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Red Wings

+2000

6-0

Capitals

+12500

Red Wings

+10000

6-1

Capitals

+7000

Red Wings

+5000

6-2

Capitals

+3500

Red Wings

+2900

6-3

Capitals

+3300

Red Wings

+2800

6-4

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+5000

7-0

Capitals

+5000

Red Wings

+14000

7-1

Capitals

+12000

Red Wings

+9000

7-2

Capitals

+10000

Red Wings

+7500

7-3

Capitals

+6600

Red Wings

+5500

7-4

Capitals

+7500

Red Wings

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Red Wings

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+12000

Red Wings

+12000

8-1

Capitals

+12000

Red Wings

+14000

8-2

Capitals

+12000

Red Wings

+12500

8-3

Capitals

+12000

Red Wings

+12500

8-4

Capitals

+13000

Red Wings

+11000

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Red Wings

+14000

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Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can back Detroit Red Wings at -122 to win against Washington Capitals, with the latter trading at +102. The sportsbooks give the home team a 55% chance of winning this game.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +104.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+102

Red Wings

-122

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+170

Tie

+320

Red Wings

+125

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-233

Red Wings -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 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 4 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 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 9.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

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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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