Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals Expert Take – Friday, March 7, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings (30-26-6) and Washington Capitals (40-14-8) will meet for the second time this season on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. MyBookie offers the Capitals with a puck line at -1.5 (+110).

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings are currently fifth in the Atlantic Division and have not had the best of luck over their last handful of games. At this rate, they are at risk of dipping below .500 if they continue this trajectory.

Detroit is averaging 2.85 goals and are taking 27.2 shots per game. Their defense has been giving up 3.16 goals and 29.1 shots each battle. This difference is not that appealing, which only shows a glimpse of their struggles.

In total, they have accumulated 364 penalty minutes, but have a penalty kill percentage at 69.9 that sits well below what the Capitals put up. They have scored 52 power play goals and have allowed 43, offering a power play percentage at 29.1.

Lucas Raymond currently leads their offense with 41 assists and 63 points. In addition, Alex DeBrincat has totaled 29 goals and is tied for 12th in the league among the best scorers.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Capitals are on top of the Metropolitan Division and have solid momentum in their last five games. While they have a couple games in a win streak going for them, they still need to find consistency.

Washington has put up 3.59 goals and 27.6 shots per game. On defense, they are holding teams to 2.59 goals and 27.5 shot attempts on average. This creates a favorable spread in their favor per game.

They have established more penalty minutes at 489. As for the penalty kill percentage, it is a great deal above what the Red Wings offer at 81.6. Their power play opportunities have been solid, with 41 scored, 33, allowed, and a power play percentage at 23.7.

The Capitals are led on offense by Dylan Strome, who is their face for 60 points and 42 assists. Alex Ovechkin is their goal leader at 31 (tied-fourth in league), but is listed as probable for this matchup.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you the best opportunity with the Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals betting odds. The Red Wings snuck a 4-2 win over the Capitals back in December, which was their only meeting so far. However, a lot has changed since that matchup.

The Red Wings are 14-11-3 on the road while the Capitals are 19-7-6 at home. Even though the Capitals are arguably the better team, the Red Wings have a good chance of covering the puck line.

Final Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-130)