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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 Thursday when they battle at Little Caesars Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 6.

Last time out for Detroit, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at +148 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 winner as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -245 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 6-2-4 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

Detroit:
Team record: 7-5-2 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Detroit is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home

Next up:
Washington at Columbus Friday, November 12
Detroit home to Montreal Saturday, November 13