The Detroit Red Wings (26-21-8) wrap up a 5-game road trip against the Washington Capitals (28-24-6) Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings had a 5-game win streak snapped at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Saturday night, as the Kraken doubled them up 4-2. The Over is 4-0-1 across the last 5 games for Detroit.
The Capitals are on a 4-game skid, including a 4-1 setback outdoors against the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend in an NHL Stadium Series game. Washington has scored a total of 9 goals across the last 5 games, cashing the Under in 4 of those contests.
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin remains away from the team in Russia, as he mourns the death of his father, although he might be back later this week. He is doubtful for Tuesday’s game, however.