Prior to the puck dropping at 8:30 PM ET in Tuesday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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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, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals 19 times.
• In Chicago’s 31 games this season, 15 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.35 more than the total for this contest.
• 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

• 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 implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 63.1% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +144

• Chicago has claimed an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 28 games as the underdog).
• The Blackhawks have won eight games with moneyline odds of +144 or longer (in 20 such games).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this game 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 imperative to Washington’s offense this season, registering 38 points in 30 games.
• With 15 goals and 12 assists, Connor McMichael is one of the most important contributors 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 offensive efforts this season.
• 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

• 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’s 17 points this season, including 10 goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• 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 conceded 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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