Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL clash on January 29, 2026, the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Washington Capitals at the former’s home venue.

The Red Wings come into this game in impressive form, having won 4 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Capitals have struggled recently, managing to secure just 1 victory in their last 5 games.

Bookmakers are offering fairly even odds for this matchup, with the Red Wings slightly favored at 2.29 to the Capitals’ 2.64. According to our model, there is a 40.3% chance of a home win, a 23.5% chance of a draw, and a 36.7% chance of an away win.

When analyzing the tactical strengths of both teams, the Red Wings seem to have the edge in recent form and home advantage. However, the Capitals can never be counted out, as they possess strong offensive capabilities that could turn the tide in their favor.

Ultimately, this promises to be a closely contested match with both teams having a realistic chance of coming out on top.

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Detroit
41.1%		 Draw
23%		 Washington
35.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 2.66% Detroit Red Wings: 1.56%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.37 4.21 2.69
Pinnacle 2.29 4.13 2.64

Latest Results

24.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Detroit Red Wings – 1:5
22.01.26 Minnesota Wild – Detroit Red Wings – 4:3 OT
21.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Detroit Red Wings – 1:2 OT
18.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 4:3 OT
16.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – San Jose Sharks – 4:2		 24.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Washington Capitals – 6:5 OT
23.01.26 Calgary Flames – Washington Capitals – 1:3
21.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Washington Capitals – 4:3
19.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Washington Capitals – 5:2
17.01.26 Washington Capitals – Florida Panthers – 2:5

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 12).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 3.
  • Detroit is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Washington‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Washington has had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Detroit will win today’s game, with odds of 2.33.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 52:54. (average 2.6:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Detroit won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 27:24. (average 2.7:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Washington Capitals – 3:2 OT
    20.12.25 Washington Capitals – Detroit Red Wings – 2:5
    18.03.25 Washington Capitals – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
    07.03.25 Washington Capitals – Detroit Red Wings – 5:2
    29.12.24 Detroit Red Wings – Washington Capitals – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 50 32 3 9 6 198:122 79
    2 Minnesota Wild 53 19 10 10 14 171:154 68
    3 Dallas Stars 52 25 4 9 14 172:144 67
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 51 18 7 12 14 171:161 62
    5 Edmonton Oilers 54 21 6 8 19 186:175 62
    6 Anaheim Ducks 53 16 12 3 22 177:188 59
    7 Utah Mammoth 52 20 7 4 21 163:143 58
    8 San Jose Sharks 50 15 11 3 21 156:174 55
    9 Los Angeles Kings 50 13 8 13 16 134:143 55
    10 Seattle Kraken 51 17 6 9 19 143:154 55
    11 Nashville Predators 51 17 7 4 23 148:174 52
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 52 16 5 8 23 141:164 50
    13 Calgary Flames 52 17 4 6 25 132:156 48
    14 Winnipeg Jets 51 18 2 7 24 149:158 47
    15 St. Louis Blues 52 18 1 9 24 127:179 47
    16 Vancouver Canucks 52 11 6 5 30 139:191 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 51 26 7 4 14 179:130 70
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 52 23 9 5 15 180:150 69
    3 Detroit Red Wings 53 22 10 5 16 167:159 69
    4 Buffalo Sabres 51 23 6 5 17 172:155 63
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 51 22 4 11 14 169:152 63
    6 Montreal Canadiens 52 18 10 7 17 177:175 63
    7 Boston Bruins 53 23 7 3 20 177:166 63
    8 New York Islanders 52 19 9 5 19 150:146 61
    9 Florida Panthers 51 23 5 3 20 157:165 59
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 51 17 7 9 18 154:162 57
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 52 17 7 9 19 170:176 57
    12 Washington Capitals 53 22 3 7 21 170:159 57
    13 New Jersey Devils 52 18 9 2 23 138:159 56
    14 Columbus Blue Jackets 51 15 9 7 20 158:169 55
    15 Ottawa Senators 52 19 5 7 21 174:174 55
    16 New York Rangers 53 14 8 6 25 143:165 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (22.55%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.75 (12.03%)

    3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7.35 (11.04%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.63 (9.41%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.38 (7.82%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 12.63 (6.43%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.25 (4.71%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 20.5 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30.5 (2.66%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 39.25 (2.07%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 42 (1.93%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 52 (1.56%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 52 (1.56%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 57.5 (1.41%)

    15. Utah Mammoth: 57.5 (1.41%)

    16. New Jersey Devils: 62.5 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 70 (1.16%)

    18. New York Islanders: 77 (1.05%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 79.5 (1.02%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 91 (0.89%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 133 (0.61%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 145.5 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 158 (0.51%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.46%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.46%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 261 (0.31%)

    27. New York Rangers: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 311 (0.26%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 476 (0.17%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 526 (0.15%)

    31. St. Louis Blues: 551 (0.15%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 826 (0.1%)

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