Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/21/25

The Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings clash for a Sunday afternoon showdown in the second half of a home-and-home. These teams have performed quite similarly this season, as they have both been strong and are gunning for their respective division lead. We are here to get you set with our Capitals vs. Red Wings prediction.

On Saturday, the Red Wings stormed DC and dominated in a 5-2 win. Now, I expect the Capitals to earn their revenge. This is a very solid team that will not react lightly to a multi-goal loss. They have also won just one of their last five games, so I expect urgency to be high and their efforts to be higher. Washington is a team that has their sights set on a high spot in the standings and an eventual deep playoff run, and while Detroit has been excellent they haven’t exactly been unstoppable, proven by two recent 4-1 losses to the Edmonton Oilers and Utah Mammoth. For our Capitals vs. Red Wings prediction, take Washington on the money line.

Capitals vs. Red Wings prediction: Washington Capitals money line (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-125).

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