Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals 3/7/25 – The Washington Capitals (40-14-8) host the Detroit Red Wings (30-26-6) in another captivating NHL battle. The capitals are fierce competitors in the Eastern Conference and extremely dominant while playing on home ice. The Red Wings tend to have better luck on the road. This matchup presents an exciting challenge for both teams. Who will come out on top? We analyze the game, including key matchups, our winning pick, and other relevant details.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals 3/7/25 Game Info
When: Friday, March 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: ESPN+
Stream: NHL.TV
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals 3/7/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Red Wings | +1.5 (-135) | Over 6.5 (+105) | +185 |  |
| Capitals | -1.5 (+114) | Under 6.5 (-125) | -225 | |
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The Capitals enter this contest as significant favorites on the moneyline at -225, reflecting their impressive record and home-ice dominance. The Red Wings, at +185, offer enticing value but will need to overcome their struggles against Washington to pull off the upset. The puckline sees Detroit getting +1.5 goals at -135, while Washington lays -1.5 goals at +114. The total is set at 6.5, with the over slightly favored at +105, indicating oddsmakers expect a moderate scoring affair.
Goaltender Cam Talbot vs. Goaltender Logan Thompson
Detroit’s Cam Talbot has had a rough go of it this season with a record of 17-13-3 and a goals against average of 2.92 with a .903 save percentage. He will need to be the goaltending veteran he is against a Capitals team that does not stop scoring, averaging over three goals a game. If the Red Wings want to win on the road, he will need to perform exceptionally under pressure and stop high-danger scoring chances.
The other side of the ice has been considerably easier this season, especially for Thompson, who has 26 wins in 35 starts to go along with an impressive 2.32 GAA and .918 save percentage. He singlehandedly has been a big reason why Washington has been so successful this season. Good luck to Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin as they lead the Red Wings’ offense. Getting through Washington’s stick wall and solving Thompson’s goal will be a monumental task.
Detroit Red Wings Searching for Consistency
The Red Wings have not been doing so great, as they have lost four of their last five games. They suffered a defeat on their most recent game against Carolina, where they lost 1-2. Their offense has not been performing at the level that is required to win. In the last five games the team has played, they scored more than three goals only once, and they are going to need their top players to help out against Washington, which has been strong defensively at home. Lucas Raymond (63 points), Dylan Larkin (54 points), and Alex DeBrincat (53 points) are the ones who have been carrying the heavy offensive load to the team as they are the top scorers, however, the team has struggled to score from other positions. The team has won 5 out of their last six games that were played on the road, however, history shows that Capital One Arena has not been a good place for them, losing 12 out of their last 16 games played in Washington.
Washington Capitals Home Ice Advantage
Washington comes into this matchup riding high after winning back-to-back games and 13 out of their last twenty overall. Their latest game showcases Washington’s ability to pull out gritty wins against seasoned opponents, which was a 3-2 victory against the Rangers. The top line has been surging with Dylan Strome (61 points), Pierre-Luc Dubois (53 points), and Aliaksei Protas (51 points) scoring a combined total of six goals in the last three games. Defensively, Washington has been impressive and has allowed more than three goals only once in their last five games. Taking into account the stubbornness with which Washington has defended and guarded the goal, along with Detroit’s recent inability to score, it can be assumed that Washington’s defense and goaltending will rule the pace of the game.
Trends
Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 9 games.
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Detroit is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games against Washington.
- Detroit is 5-1 SU in their last 6 road games.
- Detroit is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Washington Capitals Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington’s last 12 games.
- Washington is 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 home games.
- Washington is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against Detroit.
- Washington is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals Betting Prediction
Despite the fact that Detroit has been competitive, they have been unable to solve the issue of consistently outperforming, especially against elite competition. They lack the ability to consistently shut down offenses. However, there is little doubt among hockey experts that the Capitals’ offensive depth and goaltending provide them with a glaring edge. This is why Washington is picked for this matchup, while they continue to dominate at home, the Red Wings continue to struggle throughout the season.
The Capitals puckline offers decent value due to their strong record at home and the Red Wings never performing well against outstanding teams. They beat the moneyline value at Washington’s -1.5 (+114) for them. Although it isn’t the most appealing wager at -225, Washington still beats the money offer. Both teams tend to score goals in games recently, so the Over 6.5 (+105) looks good for betting too.
Prop bettors should aim for Logan Thompson’s OVER save total. This is premium expert advice, seeing as the Red Wings will most likely be shelling countless shots while playing from behind. Dylan Strome and Pierre-Luc Dubois are on a scoring tear, so consider them for the anytime goal bets.
Score Prediction: Washington Capitals 4, Detroit Red Wings 2.
