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Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
The Blackhawks were a 3-1 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at +117 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-0 winner at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Washington at +164 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 13-8-3 SU
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 9-16-1 SU
Chicago is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Thursday, December 14
Chicago at Edmonton Tuesday, December 12