Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 4/9/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+112) Red Wings (-136)

The Washington Capitals (36-30-11) are on their way to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday where they will go up against the Detroit Red Wings (38-31-8). The odds on this game have Washington at +112 and Detroit is priced at -136. The over/under is 7.

The Washington Capitals will need a bounce back game after taking a 3-2 loss to the Senators in their previous contest . The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in this defeat. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 22 shots they looked to score on. They also had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to net one. Washington garnered 6 minutes in the box in this matchup.

Get all of our NHL Betting Picks

Washington Capitals opponents have earned 228 power play tries (20th in hockey) and have a total of 49 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have had 2,365 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .897. Washington has taken 2,048 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.0%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 195 goals while getting 158 of their own. Washington comes into the game with 223 power play chances and they have scored 46 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 20.63%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 83 points and their points percentage is .539. With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 204 goals (28th in the league) this year and have allowed 244.

The man in goal for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Opponents have tallied 283 goals versus Lindgren in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.86. Lindgren has participated in 105 games throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 5,934 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated a mark of 49-38-12 and he has gotten the start in 97 games. For his career, Lindgren has 56 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .577. Lindgren has seen 3,036 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,753 total saves.

In their last game, Detroit played the Sabres in an outing where the Red Wings got the win by a tally of 3-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Red Wings tallied 3 goals of the 24 shots on goal they tried.

The Red Wings have earned 194 goals at even strength and 61 goals (7th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Detroit has put up 2,195 shots (24th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.62%, while allowing their opponents 2,517 shots. For the year, the Detroit Red Wings have notched a total of 255 goals, 84 points, as well as a points percentage of .545. They have permitted 253 goals to be scored by way of 206 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 264 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.11%. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.57% on the other teams 230 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.9%.

Across the rink you will find Alex Lyon between the pipes. He has recorded 2,094 saves out of 2,312 shots tried, giving him a rate of .906. Lyon is the owner of a career mark of 36-28-9 and has played in 80 contests. He has been a starter 71 games and his ice time sits at 4,343 mins. Lyon's quality start percentage sits at 50.7% and he has 36 quality starts in his hockey career. His opponents are averaging 3.01 goals per contest and he has given up 218 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (-136)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here