Tuesday’s NHL schedule includes a game between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with the puck dropping at 8:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6 goals) 19 times this season.
• There have been 15 Chicago games with over 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.87) and Blackhawks (2.48).
• These two teams give up a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -171

• In the 12 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 9-3 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter, Washington has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.1% in this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +144

• In 28 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset nine times.
• The Blackhawks have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +144 or longer (in 20 chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 41.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Chicago 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, recording 38 points in 30 games.
• Connor McMichael is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 27 total points (15 goals and 12 assists) to his name.
• With 26 points through 30 games (11 goals and 15 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• Logan Thompson (12-1-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Washington.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard’s seven goals and 19 assists in 31 games give him 26 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has racked up 17 total points (0.5 per game), with 10 goals and seven assists.
• Teuvo Teravainen has scored seven goals and contributed nine assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 16.
• Petr Mrazek has a .905 save percentage (28th in the league), with 517 total saves, while giving up 54 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together a 7-11-1 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

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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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