When the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals come together at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET, Lucas Raymond and Tom Wilson will be two of the top players to keep an eye on. Here's everything you need to know to know about the Red Wings-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Red Wings vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wings | -1.5 | 185 | -225 | 6.5 | -115 | -105 | -135 | +114 |
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Red Wings vs. Capitals Prediction
ATS Pick: Capitals (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: -Capitals 4 - Red Wings 3
Red Wings vs. Capitals Betting Insights
- Detroit's games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 6.5 goals 24 times.
- Washington has played 23 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
- The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game's over/under.
- The Capitals are 12th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 17th-ranked Red Wings.
- This game features the league's 12th-ranked (Capitals) and 16th-ranked (Red Wings) teams in terms of defense.
Red Wings Stats
- The Red Wings' 166 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 17th in the NHL.
- Defensively, Detroit has allowed 160 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 16th in NHL play.
- They have the league's 14th-ranked goal differential at +6.
- The 41 power-play goals Detroit has put up this season (fifth-most in NHL) have come on 170 chances.
- The Red Wings' 24.12% power-play conversion rate is sixth-best in the league.
- Detroit has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Red Wings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 52 | 18 | 40 | 58 | 54 | 22 | 100% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 54 | 28 | 26 | 54 | 53 | 24 | 36.8% |
| Dylan Larkin | 54 | 25 | 22 | 47 | 49 | 13 | 53.3% |
| Moritz Seider | 54 | 7 | 29 | 36 | 64 | 19 | - |
| Andrew Copp | 54 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 49 | 15 | 53.9% |
Red Wings Player Props
Capitals Stats
- The Capitals' 171 goals on the season (3.2 per game) rank them 12th in the league.
- Washington has given up 159 total goals this season (2.9 per game), ranking 12th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of +12, they are 11th in the league.
- Washington has 27 power-play goals (23rd in NHL) on 160 chances.
- The Capitals have the league's 26th-ranked power-play percentage (16.88).
- In terms of shorthanded goal, Washington has one.
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 45 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 52 | 11 | 50% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 54 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 50 | 6 | 66.7% |
| John Carlson | 50 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 79 | 33 | 0% |
| Dylan Strome | 52 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 46 | 11 | 58.8% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 52 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 70 | 24 | - |
Capitals Player Props
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