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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Little Caesars Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -220-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Detroit lost its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Flyers on November 29. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -258 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 4-3 winner in its last match at home against the Lightning. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 18-4-5 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Washington's last 21 games
Detroit:
Team record: 7-18-3 SU
Current Streak: lost 8 straight games.
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington at San Jose Tuesday, December 3
Detroit home to New York Monday, December 2