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Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals

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

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Washington was a 3-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They won as +102 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Detroit was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Hockey Club. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of PUSH bettors.

Detroit:
Team record: 20-19-4 SU
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games

Washington:
Team record: 29-10-5 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Detroit at Ottawa Monday, March 10
Washington home to Seattle Sunday, March 9