Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/10/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

The Washington Capitals (12-8-2) are en route to United Center on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-1).

The Washington Capitals had a rough game after their 6-0 loss to the Coyotes in their previous outing. The Capitals offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. For the matchup, they couldn't finish any of the 26 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 4 attempts on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. Washington accumulated 10 minutes in the box in this contest.

Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 71 power play tries (29th in the NHL) and have racked up 15 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 677 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .904. Washington has taken 614 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.1%. While at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 50 goals while earning 45 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has accounted for 64 power play opportunities and they have notched 5 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 7.81%. For the current season, the have a total of 26 points and their points percentage is .591. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have notched 50 goals (32nd in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 65.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has been involved in 369 matchups throughout his hockey career. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 170-127-45 and got the start in 351 games. Opponents have been able to score 892 goals against Kuemper in his career and his goals against average is 2.57. Kuemper has seen 10,512 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 9,620 total saves. His save percentage is at .915 during his 20,827 mins in the crease. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kuemper is sitting with 192 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .547.

In their last game, Chicago went up against the Predators in a game where the Blackhawks got the tie by a tally of 3-3. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Blackhawks converted 3 goals of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking.

Chicago has attempted 661 shots (28th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.93%, while allowing the other team 784 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 74.36% on their oppositions 78 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.8%. They have earned 75 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 10.67%. The Blackhawks have earned 51 goals at even strength and 8 goals (29th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 88 goals to be scored by way of 68 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 59 goals, 15 points, in addition to a points percentage of .313.

On the other side of the ice you will find Petr Mrazek protecting the goal. Mrazek has accumulated a career record of 155-132-34 and has participated in 348 games. Mrazek's quality start percentage is 51.1% and he has earned 163 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has a tally of 8,780 stops out of 9,682 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .907. Teams are averaging 2.79 goals per game and he has relinquished 902 goals altogether. He was named a starter in 319 games and has played 19,427 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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