The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
• This season, 15 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.34999999999999964 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -171

• The Capitals are 9-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter, Washington is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 63.1% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +144

• Chicago has nine wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 28 times).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +144 or longer, they have won eight games in 20 opportunities.
• Chicago has a 41.0% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Chicago 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 11 goals and 27 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (38 points).
• With 15 goals and 12 assists, Connor McMichael is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 27 points (0.9 per game).
• Through 30 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 12 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 37 goals with 388 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has recorded seven goals (0.2 per game) and collected 19 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.5 shots per game and shooting 9.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 26 total points (0.8 per game).
• Ryan Donato is pivotal for Chicago’s offense with 17 total points (0.5 per game), including 10 goals and seven assists through 29 contests.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has 16 points, courtesy of seven goals (third on team) and nine assists (fourth).
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 7-11-1 on the season, giving up 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 517 saves 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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