Red Wings vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 27, 2024, 7:22PM | Published: Feb 27, 2024, 1:21PM
The Detroit Red Wings will play the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Red Wings vs Capitals game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Red Wings vs Capitals
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Detroit-Washington NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Red Wings a 58% chance of beating the Capitals at Little Caesars Arena.
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Red Wings vs Capitals: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Red Wings $1.61, Capitals $2.56
- Line: Red Wings -1.5 ($2.56), Capitals +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.12, Under $1.81
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Red Wings at $1.61 and the Capitals at $2.56.
The Red Wings are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $2.56 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.61.
The Over/Under for Red Wings vs Capitals sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.12 and odds for the Under at $1.81.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Red Wings vs Capitals game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Red Wings vs Capitals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.56 with Betfair (2.4% edge)
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $1.61 with Betfair (64% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.81 with Betfair (56% probability)
While the Red Wings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our preferred option because of the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Red Wings vs Capitals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs Washington on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Red Wings vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs Capitals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Dylan Larkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Red Wings vs Capitals.
Larkin has a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star has a 34.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Red Wings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Larkin: 6.8% probability
- Alex DeBrincat: 5.4% probability
- Daniel Sprong: 4.7% probability
- David Perron: 4.4% probability
- Patrick Kane: 4.2% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Strome: 6.1% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 5.8% probability
- Tom Wilson: 5.0% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 4.4% probability
- John Carlson: 4.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Red Wings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Larkin: 34.2% probability
- Alex DeBrincat: 29.3% probability
- Patrick Kane: 24.6% probability
- David Perron: 23.6% probability
- Daniel Sprong: 22.9% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Strome: 31.9% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 29.8% probability
- Tom Wilson: 26.4% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 25.2% probability
- John Carlson: 23.5% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Washington game at Little Caesars Arena.
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Red Wings vs Capitals: Preview
The match-up between the Red Wings and Capitals at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Detroit vs Washington predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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