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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Little Caesars Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Detroit won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Devils on December 18. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Washington was a 5-3 winner at home against the Predators. Bettors on Washington at -154 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Washington:
Team record: 19-6-7 SU
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 14 games

Detroit:
Team record: 15-13-3 SU
Detroit is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games

Next up:
Washington home to New Jersey Sunday, January 2
Detroit home to Boston Sunday, January 2