The Red Wings lost their last game of a Western swing but won the previous five. In those games, the Wings outscored their opponents 25 -12. Still on the road, but with an extra day's rest, they'll play the 3-7 Capitals, who are still missing Ovechkin and have a hefty injury list. The Capitals have scored just nine goals in their last five games, more than a goal less than their season's average. It appears that the Caps are a poor bet until the Captain is back.

Detroit's net-minder Husso wasn't terrific against the Kraken last time out, but that as not been the norm. His save % over the last six games is a heady .930. Washington's goalie, Kuemper, has been very steady this year but did give up 11 goals in his last 3 games. The Red Wings are a sizable underdog on Tuesday, but doing the math, I am all in on the Wings winning.