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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals
The fans at Capital One Arena will be treated to a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -385-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Hurricanes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -205 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Avalanche at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at -400 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 21-44-10 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Chicago is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Chicago is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 48-18-9 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Pittsburgh Sunday, April 6
Washington at New York Sunday, April 6