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Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -182-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Chicago was a 3-1 loser in its last match at home against the Jets. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 4 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Jets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +116 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 14-12-4 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Washington is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
Chicago:
Team record: 7-15-4 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Chicago is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Chicago is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Dallas Thursday, December 15
Chicago home to Vegas Thursday, December 15