If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday at 8:30 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 19 of Washington’s 30 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• A total of 15 of Chicago’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.87) and Blackhawks (2.48).
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -171

• In the 12 times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 9-3 in those games.
• Washington is 4-2 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 63.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +144

• Chicago has claimed an upset victory nine times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 28 games as the underdog).
• The Blackhawks have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +144 or longer (in 20 chances).
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Chicago 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.2%.
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 12 assists, Connor McMichael is a strong contributor for Washington through 30 games.
• Through 30 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).
• In 15 games played this season, Logan Thompson (12-1-2) has allowed 37 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 26 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled seven goals and 19 assists in 31 games (playing 19:29 per game).
• Ryan Donato is pivotal for Chicago’s attack with 17 total points (0.5 per game), including 10 goals and seven assists through 29 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen has seven goals and nine assists, for a season point total of 16.
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 7-11-1 this season, collecting 517 saves and permitting 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (28th in the league).

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Washington vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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