Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/7/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals

Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (+220) Capitals (-275)

The Detroit Red Wings (30-25-6) are hitting the road to Capital One Arena on Friday where they will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (40-14-8). The odds on this game have the Red Wings at +220 and the Capitals are priced at -275. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Detroit Red Wings will look to clean up some issues after taking a 2-1 defeat against the Hurricanes in their previous contest . Detroit compiled 4 mins in the box in this outing. The Red Wings left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. They also had 3 attempts on the power play but didn't get a goal. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 of the 25 shots they put on net.

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When at even strength, the Red Wings have allowed 150 goals while getting 122 themselves. Detroit Red Wings opponents have tallied 143 power play opportunities (29th in the league) and have come away with 43 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 174 goals (21st in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 193. Detroit has tried 1,662 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the season, they sit with 66 points and their points percentage sits at .541. The Red Wings thus far have had 1,774 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .891. Detroit has 179 power play chances and they have scored 52 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 29.05%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Alex Lyon. Lyon has been in net for 107 matchups over the course of his NHL career. He has amassed an overall record of 48-36-11 and he was named the starter in 95 games. Opponents have racked up 286 goals versus Lyon in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.75. Lyon has seen 2,963 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,677 total saves. He has a save percentage of .903 during his 4,576 mins guarding the cage. Throughout his time in hockey, Lyon has accumulated 50 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .526.

In their last game, Washington went up against the Rangers in a game where the Capitals got the win by a mark of 3-2. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Capitals scored 3 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they took.

Washington has taken 1,710 shots (20th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 12.98%, while allowing their opponents 1,692 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.97% on the other teams 183 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.5%. They have a tally of 177 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.73%. The Capitals have earned 180 goals at even strength and 42 goals (8th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 160 goals to be scored by of a combination of 127 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Washington Capitals have earned 222 goals, 88 points, as well as a points percentage of .710.

For the opposition you are likely to see Logan Thompson patrolling the crease. Thompson has amassed a lifetime mark of 82-36-16 and has been in net for 138 games. Thompson's quality start rate sits at 60.5% and he has earned 78 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has compiled 3,641 saves out of 3,986 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .913. The opposition is averaging 3.44 goals per contest and he has allowed 345 goals altogether. He has made the start in 129 games and has played for a total of 6,009 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-275)

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