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Capitals vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 20 times this season.
• In Detroit’s 35 games this season, 17 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s over/under of 6.
• The Capitals score 3.71 goals per game, compared to the Red Wings’ average of 2.54, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -141

• The Capitals have been victorious in 11 of their 15 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (73.3%).
• Washington is 8-4 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 58.5% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +119

• Detroit has 10 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 26 times).
• The Red Wings have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +119 or longer (in 21 chances).
• Detroit’s implied probability to win is 45.7% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Detroit 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 39 points.
• With 14 goals and 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his 30 points (0.9 per game).
• Through 35 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 29 points (16 goals and 13 assists).
• Logan Thompson (14-2-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Washington.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Lucas Raymond is a top offensive contributor for his team with 34 points (1.0 per game). He has recorded 14 goals and 20 assists in 35 games (playing 19:06 per game).
• Dylan Larkin is crucial for Detroit’s attack with 27 total points (0.8 per game), including 12 goals and 15 assists through 35 contests.
• Alex DeBrincat has 13 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 25.
• Cam Talbot has a 6-9-2 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league). In 19 games, he has 489 saves, and has given up 51 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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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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