Before the puck drops at 5:00 PM ET in Sunday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 20 of Washington’s 35 games have gone over Sunday’s total of 6 goals.
• This season, 17 of Detroit’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.71) and Red Wings (2.54).
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -144

• The Capitals have gone 11-4 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington is 8-4 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -144 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 59.0%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +121

• In 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Detroit has secured the upset 10 times.
• The Red Wings have five wins in games when their odds are +121 or longer on the moneyline (in 17 opportunities).
• Detroit has a 45.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Detroit 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 11 goals and 28 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (39 points).
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is excelling for Washington through 35 games.
• Through 35 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 29 points (16 goals and 13 assists).
• Across 18 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 14-2-2. During those games, he’s allowed 43 goals while recording 468 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Lucas Raymond’s 14 goals and 20 assists in 35 matchups give him 34 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Dylan Larkin is pivotal for Detroit’s offense with 27 total points (0.8 per game), including 12 goals and 15 assists through 35 contests.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat has 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) this season.
• Cam Talbot has a 6-9-2 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league). In 19 games, he has 489 saves, and has conceded 51 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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