Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [12/17/2024]

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at United Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Washington-Chicago game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Capitals with a win probability of 63%, compared to 37% for the Blackhawks."

For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Blackhawks predictions page.

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Caps vs. Hawks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Capitals at United Center is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Capitals vs. Blackhawks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Capitals and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Capitals a 63% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+136)	+1.5 (-155)
Moneyline	-196	+175
Total	o5.5 (-120)	u5.5 (+100)

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

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Blackhawks matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blackhawks?

According to our model, Washington's Connor McMichael is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blackhawks.

Our projections give McMichael a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Capitals star is a 35.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McMichael	7.2%
Dylan Strome	5.3%
Tom Wilson	5.0%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	6.6%
Tyler Bertuzzi	5.4%
Ryan Donato	5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McMichael	35.3%
Dylan Strome	29.1%
Tom Wilson	28.9%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	31.4%
Tyler Bertuzzi	27.3%
Ryan Donato	24.3%

Conclusion

We predict the Capitals, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

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