Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/13/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-194) Blackhawks (+160)

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (7-15-4) will compete against the Washington Capitals (14-12-4) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Capitals at -194 and the Blackhawks are at +160. The total has been set at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win against the Jets in their last outing. Washington garnered 6 mins in the box in this matchup. The Capitals had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. In addition, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. For the game, they converted 5 out of the 36 shots they put on net.

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When at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 71 goals while scoring 64 when they are on offense. Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 86 power play tries (26th in the NHL) and have scored 16 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have notched 87 goals (18th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 87. Washington has taken 925 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.4%. For the season, they have accumulated 32 points and their points % is .533. The Capitals so far have had 922 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .906. Washington has tallied 105 power play chances and they have notched 23 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.90%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have scored 746 goals against Kuemper in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.49. Kuemper has played in 319 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .918 for his 17,985 mins on the ice. He has compiled an overall record of 151-104-38 and he has gotten the start in 302 games. For his career, Kuemper has accounted for 171 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .566. Kuemper has seen 9,054 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 8,308 saves.

Their last time out, Chicago went up against the Jets in a game where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a tally of 3-1. The Blackhawks netted 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 chances on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 62 goals, 18 points, as well as a points percentage of .346. They have allowed 92 goals to be scored by of a combination of 69 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have tallied 43 goals at even strength and 19 goals (22nd in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 81 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.46%. Chicago has tried 666 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.31%, while allowing their opponents 899 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.16% on the other teams 89 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.8%.

Across the rink you will find Arvid Soderblom protecting the goal. His opponents are averaging 3.51 goals per game and he has allowed 51 goals altogether. Soderblom's percentage of quality starts is 46.2% and he has earned 6 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 13 games and has played for a total of 873 minutes. Soderblom is the owner of a career mark of 2-10-2 and has played in 16 contests. He has recorded 447 stops out of 498 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .898.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-194)

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