The Washington Capitals are slight 54.5 percent favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 27 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.7% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 21, Spencer Knight 24 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.6, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.9 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.58, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.37 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Tyler Bertuzzi has a 28% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Chicago Blackhawks | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 9-10, 47% -137 | Record at Home | 7-11, 39% -341 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Chicago Blackhawks | 0-0 No Games | VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 12-5, 71% 374 | vs Team .500 or Better | 5-12, 29% -433 | Washington Capitals |
| Record as Road Favorite | 3-3, 50% -76 | Record as Home Underdog | 6-8, 43% -116 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 17-15, 53% -1841 | After 1 or More Days Off | 14-20, 41% -221 | Chicago Blackhawks |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Chicago Blackhawks | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 1-4, 20% -297 | Record at Home | 1-3, 25% -184 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| VS Chicago Blackhawks | 0-0 No Games | VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 2-2, 50% -35 | vs Team Under .500 | 1-4, 20% -284 | Washington Capitals |
| Record as Road Favorite | 0-2, 0% -200 | Record as Home Underdog | 1-2, 33% -84 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 2-6, 25% -559 | After 1 or More Days Off | 2-5, 29% -136 | Chicago Blackhawks |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Chicago Blackhawks | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 11-8, 58% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 11-9, 55% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-3, 40% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 14-12, 54% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home | 3-4, 43% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 13-15, 46% OVER | UNDER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 9-10, 47% -307 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 8-10, 44% -149 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-3, 40% -106 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 2-2, 50% +8
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 11-8, 58% +143 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 12-6, 67% 392 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-3, 40% -106 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 2-2, 50% -34
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 9-10, 47% -181 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 10-8, 56% + 110 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 3-1, 75% + 173
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