The Capitals will play the Blackhawks on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 8:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 98.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks head into this game with a 86.00 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 12-3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks possess a 5-8-0 record as a home team. That record ranks them 10th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 2nd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 2nd (116) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks, currently rank 18th (78) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 24th (80) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Chicago Blackhawks have given up 99 goals this season, ranking them 9th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 0-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks owning a 1-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 21-7-2 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 10-19-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...the Capitals face off against the Blackhawks in a crucial matchup...in the 2024-25 NHL season...Washington comes in strong with a 21-7-2 record...while Chicago struggles at 10-19-2...Will magic be on the Capitals' side tonight?...
The Capitals hold a 0.700 win percentage...compared to the Blackhawks' 0.323...goal tallies at 44 and 22 respectively...analyze the odds before game begins...see this game's prop bets below...consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM...
Will the underdogs pull off an upset...or will the favorites reign supreme...learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...(Remember, it's not about luck...it's about making strategic decisions...)Get ready for a mystical showdown on the ice...as the Capitals clash with the Blackhawks...in a game that's sure to keep you spellbound...watch the magic unfold on December 17th...may the best team cast the winning spell...
Best Capitals at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +130 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -155 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Blackhawks
12/17/24 8:38pm EST | -200+165 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 37.74%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 66.67%.
Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Capitals
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/17/24 8:38pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
WSH at CHI 12/17/24 8:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at CHI 12/17/24 8:38pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| z - Washington Capitals | 82 | 51 | 22 | 9 | 0.622 | 111 | 49 | 288 | 232 | +56.0 | 26-9-6 | 25-13-3 | 2-3 | 4-6-0 | L1 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 25 | 46 | 11 | 0.305 | 61 | 23 | 226 | 296 | -70.0 | 15-20-6 | 10-26-5 | 2-4 | 4-4-2 | W2 |
Washington Capitals & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blackhawks | +50000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 8:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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