The Washington Capitals (17-9-3) will go for their third straight victory on Tuesday when they host the Detroit Red Wings (14-13-4) as large home favorites at sportsbooks. The Capitals wrapped up a three-game road trip with two wins after losing the opener 5-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in a Stanley Cup final rematch last Tuesday.
NHL betting line: The Capitals opened as -240 favorites (wager $240 to win $100); the total is at six goals, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NHL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 4.