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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -286-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
Washington was a 6-0 winner in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They won as +151 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of PUSH bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Coyotes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +233 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 16-42-5 SU
Chicago is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
Chicago is 4-18 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 29-23-9 SU
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Arizona Sunday, March 10
Washington at Winnipeg Monday, March 11