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Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -163-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Chicago was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Maple Leafs. They lost as +214 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Sabres. Bettors on Washington at -218 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 17-5-6 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games
Chicago:
Team record: 10-15-2 SU
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Winnipeg Friday, December 17
Chicago home to Nashville Friday, December 17