Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 2/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+132) Red Wings (-159)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (32-20-6) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (26-21-9) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has Washington at +132 while Detroit is at -159. The over/under is set at 7.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss against the Panthers in their previous outing. Washington compiled 13 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in this loss. In addition, they had 4 attempts on the power play and were able to notch 2 goals. For the outing, they earned a goal on 2 of the 24 shots they tried.

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In relation to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 141 goals (30th in the NHL) for the season and have surrendered 171. For the current campaign, they have scored 61 points and their points percentage is .545. Washington has accumulated 155 power play opportunities and they have added 26 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 16.77%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 137 goals while earning 115 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has taken 1,543 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.1%. The Capitals have seen 1,721 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 171 power play tries (22nd in professional hockey) and have a total of 34 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has participated in 87 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has earned a win-loss record of 40-31-10 and he has gotten the start in 80 games. Opponents have been able to score 230 goals against Lindgren in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.82. Lindgren has had 2,523 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,293 total saves. His save percentage is at .909 during his 4,900 minutes in the crease. Throughout his time in hockey, Lindgren has earned 47 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .588.

Their last time out, Detroit played the Blackhawks in a matchup where the Red Wings got the win by a score of 3-2. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this matchup but were not able to net one. The Red Wings scored 3 goals of the 31 shots on goal they took.

Detroit has taken 1,687 shots (24th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.03%, while allowing the opposition 1,871 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.02% on the other teams 178 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.2%. They have earned 210 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 23.33%. The Red Wings have scored 154 goals at even strength and 49 goals (5th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have permitted 183 goals to be scored by of a combination of 151 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 203 goals, 70 points, and a points percentage of .603.

Across the rink you will find Alex Lyon protecting the net. Teams are averaging 2.89 goals per game and he has allowed 172 goals in total. Lyon's quality start rate sits at 57.9% and he has accumulated 33 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has started in 57 games and has racked up 3,571 minutes. Lyon has accrued a career mark of 33-19-7 and has been in net for 66 contests. He has tallied 1,704 saves out of the 1,876 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .908.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+132)

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