Detroit has been having a rough time lately they are 0-4-1 in their last 5 games and 2-6-2 in their last 10 games going from 11-5-4 to 13-11-6. Detroit lost by multiple goals in 5 of the 6 regulation losses.

Washington is going in the opposite direction of the Red Wings winning 6 of their last 7 games and going from 10-12-4 to 16-13-4. Charlie Lindgren has started every game since Darcy Kuemper was injured going 7-1 and allowed more then 2 goals ONCE in that stretch. Washington’s last 5 wins have all been by multiple goals.

Washington is 6-0-2 in their last 8 home games against Detroit winning by 2+ in 4 of the 6 wins. Washington is at home and is playing so well and Detroit has struggled on the road and is not playing well.

Pick- Washington Capitals -1.5