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Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Blue Jackets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at -135 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -213 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 5-2-2 SU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 2-2-1 SU
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
Next up:
Washington at Calgary Tuesday, October 22
Chicago home to Vegas Tuesday, October 22