Bet on Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals on Ice Hockey

Washington Capitals are *slightly favored* to win—market moneyline averages around Capitals -125, Red Wings +105 based on recent odds across betting feeds; Washington’s stronger home form (10-5-2 at Capital One Arena this season) and Alex Ovechkin’s return to form give them the edge while Detroit’s road record and recent tight standings keep the matchup close. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The game starts on 12/20/2025 at 5:30:00 PM local time in Washington, D.C.; that corresponds to 5:30 PM ET (Eastern Time) for the NHL schedule on that date.

The match will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., a multi-purpose arena with seating around 18,700 for hockey that features premium sightlines, modern player facilities and an ice surface meeting NHL dimensions—the Capitals’ regular home venue for decades.

Prediction and odds analysis: pick — Washington Capitals moneyline at roughly -125 (implied win probability ~55%) because Washington is 7-1-2 in their last 10 and have outscored opponents in recent home stretches, while Detroit’s recent form (solid but inconsistent on the road) makes the puckline Detroit +1.5 a reasonable hedge if you prefer lower-risk play.

Head-to-head overview: in recent meetings the two clubs have split results but Washington holds the edge in the last 10 NHL matchups with slightly more wins; historically the series has been competitive with several one-goal games and an average goals-per-game around 5, favoring the Capitals marginally in regular-season wins over the past several seasons.