Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-275) Blackhawks (+220)

The Chicago Blackhawks (10-19-2) will go up against the Washington Capitals (21-6-2) at United Center on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has the Capitals at -275 and the Blackhawks are at +220. The over/under is 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory against the Sabres their last time on the ice. Washington accrued 9 penalty mins in this contest. The Capitals had a solid offensive output and it showed in the victory. They also had 3 power play opportunities and scored 2 goals. For the matchup, they scored on 4 out of the 31 shots they attempted.

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Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 93 power play opportunities (14th in the league) and have come away with 15 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 800 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .904. Washington has tried 851 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.5%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 62 goals while scoring 95 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has compiled 89 power play opportunities and they have scored 20 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 22.47%. For the current season, they have 44 points and their points percentage comes in at .759. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have earned 115 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) this season and have surrendered 77.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. During his career on the ice, Thompson has compiled 65 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .591. His save percentage is at .912 during his 5,960 mins played. Thompson has seen 3,426 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 3,125 saves. Opponents have been able to score 301 goals versus Thompson in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 3.03. He has accumulated an overall mark of 68-33-13 and he started in 110 games. Thompson has taken the ice for 118 contests throughout his NHL career.

The last time they were on the ice, Chicago went up against the Islanders in a matchup where the Blackhawks earned a victory by a tally of 5-3. The Blackhawks converted 5 goals of the 23 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play attempts in this outing and scored 1 out of those tries.

The Blackhawks have scored 58 goals at even strength and 19 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has attempted 792 shots (29th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.72%, while allowing their opponents 929 shots. For the year, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 77 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .355. They have granted a total of 99 goals to be scored by way of 85 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 80 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 23.75%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 84.44% on their opponents 90 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.3%.

Across the rink you will find Arvid Soderblom protecting the net. Soderblom has compiled a lifetime record of 10-41-5 and has participated in 61 games. Soderblom's quality start rate comes in at 40.7% and he has earned 22 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He is sitting with 1,603 stops out of 1,807 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .887. Opponents are averaging 4.43 goals per game and he has conceded 204 goals altogether. He has made the start in 54 games and his ice time sits at 2,761 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-275)

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