On Tuesday, December 17 at 8:30 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are set to match up with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, continue reading.

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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 combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
• In Chicago’s 31 games this season, 15 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.87) and Blackhawks (2.48).
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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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 has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 63.1% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +144

• Chicago has earned an upset victory nine times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 28 games as the underdog).
• 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 its 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 most important offensive options for Washington with his 27 points (0.9 per game).
• With 26 points through 30 games (11 goals and 15 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 12 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 37 goals with 388 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 19 assists and seven goals in 31 games, good for 26 points.
• Ryan Donato is a key contributor for Chicago, with 17 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 29 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen has seven goals and nine assists for Washington.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 7-11-1 in 20 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 517 saves and 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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