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NHL SPEC 2026-01-29 · Evening Edition WIN

Capitals vs. Red Wings

Over 5.5 Goals
48%
Entry Price
$58K
Volume
7:30 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.53u
P&L

ANALYSIS

We see strong value in the Over as Washington’s defense has spiraled, surrendering 4.1 goals per game over their last seven outings, including a 5-1 loss just 48 hours ago. Both blue lines are severely compromised with Detroit’s workhorse defenseman Simon Edvinsson and the Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin recently sidelined, leaving vulnerable rotations to face a Red Wings offense that is averaging 3.2 goals per game at home.
Key Data
Detroit xGA Rank: 29th; Washington High-Danger Conversion: 8th; Implied Prob: 0.595

OUTCOME

Washington Capitals 4 - Detroit Red Wings 3
Graded from ESPN final score

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