Tuesday’s NHL slate features a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with the puck dropping at 8:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals 19 times this season.
• In Chicago’s 31 games this season, 15 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.
• 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: -202

• In the 12 times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 9-3 in those games.
• Washington is 2-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The Capitals have a 66.9% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +166

• In Chicago’s 28 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has nine wins.
• The Blackhawks have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +166 or longer (in 12 chances).
• Chicago has a 37.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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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%.
• Connor McMichael has 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Aliaksei Protas’ 27 points. He’s contributed 15 assists.
• Across 15 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 12-1-2. During those games, he’s allowed 37 goals while recording 388 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has recorded 19 assists and seven goals in 31 games, good for 26 points.
• Ryan Donato is crucial for Chicago’s attack with 17 total points (0.5 per game), including 10 goals and seven assists through 29 contests.
• Teuvo Teravainen has seven goals and nine assists, for a season point total of 16.
• Petr Mrazek has a 7-11-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (28th in the league). In 20 games, he has 517 saves, and has allowed 54 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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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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