The Capitals will play the Red Wings on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2023-24 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Washington Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals now have a 87.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Detroit Red Wings starting this game with a 90.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 16-18-4 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Washington Capitals rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings head to the first puck drop with a 22-12-5 record as a home team, putting them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 11th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2023-24 NHL regular season wraps up, the Washington Capitals rank 26th (208) for goals scored. The Detroit Red Wings currently sit 9th (257) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Washington Capitals rank 9th (249) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings have allowed 254 goals this season, resulting in a 6th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Washington Capitals have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings sporting a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 36-30-11 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 38-31-8 as the 2023-24 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Capitals face the Red Wings in a battle for playoff seeding...
Washington has 83 points with a 0.468 win percentage, while Detroit has 84 points...
Both teams are fighting for a higher seed in the postseason standings...
Check out the best bets for this game at BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM...
May the magic of the ice rinks favor the team with the most points!
Best Capitals at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Red Wings are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Red Wings are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Red Wings
4/09/24 7:08pm EDT | +130-155 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $130 at +130 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 43.48%.
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $64.52 at -155 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 60.78%.
Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
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Capitals
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/09/24 7:08pm EDT | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
WSH at DET 4/09/24 7:08pm EDT | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at DET 4/09/24 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 0.500 | 91 | 38 | 278 | 274 | +4.0 | 23-13-5 | 18-19-4 | 3-1 | 5-3-2 | W3 |
Washington Capitals & Detroit Red Wings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +12500 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Detroit Red Wings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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