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

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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

	1	X	2
	2.37	4.21	2.69
	2.29	4.13	2.64

Latest Results

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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

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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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