Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - December 10, 2023

NHL action continues on Sunday at 7:00PM ET as the Washington Capitals square off with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Sunday's Capitals vs. Blackhawks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Capitals vs. Blackhawks

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Capitals-Blackhawks NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 58% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Capitals	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+150)	+1.5 (-180)
Moneyline	-160	+140
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-130)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Blackhawks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Capitals, with -180 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +150.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +140. That means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -160, where you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -130.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Capitals vs. Blackhawks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-180
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+140
Total	Under 6.5	-130

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 58% chance of going Under.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blackhawks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Blackhawks this Sunday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blackhawks.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Capitals star is a 33.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	7.3%
Tom Wilson	5.9%
Dylan Strome	5.1%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	4.2%
T.J. Oshie	4.2%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	6.9%
Anthony Beauvillier	4.7%
Cole Guttman	4.7%
Lukas Reichel	4.3%
Taylor Raddysh	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	33.7%
Tom Wilson	29.5%
Dylan Strome	28.2%
T.J. Oshie	21.6%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	21.5%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	33.8%
Anthony Beauvillier	24.5%
Lukas Reichel	23.4%
Cole Guttman	22.4%
Taylor Raddysh	21.6%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Blackhawks on Sunday December 10, 2023.

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Preview

Sunday's game between the Blackhawks and Capitals at United Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Sunday December 10, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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