Capitals vs Blackhawks Odds, Predictions and Best NHL Pick for Wednesday, December 15th

• The Washington Capitals are -145 road favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL game slated for Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
• These two teams have split their last four overall meetings and their last six games played in Chicago
• See our Capitals vs Blackhawks odds, predictions, and best NHL pick for Wednesday

Two factors are immediately striking when analyzing games played between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks. Firstly, it’s kind of like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, except in this case, you never know who’s going to win. That formula suggests it’s the Capitals’ turn to win, and the oddsmakers are in agreement. Washington is set as a -145 road favorite in the Capitals vs Blackhawks odds. The Caps are also a stellar 9-4 against the puckline on the road this season, and are priced at +160 to win by 2 or more goals in the Wednesday NHL odds.

Let’s take a look at Capitals vs Blackhawks odds as we break down our best prediction for Wednesday.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Odds

Odds as of December 14th at DraftKings

It’s no fun being a goaltender when Chicago and Washington clash. Each of the past seven games between the two squads has seen at least six goals scored in total. These two teams are combining to average 8.857 goals per game over their last seven contests.

Puck drop for this tilt at the United Center is set for 8 PM EST.

Capitals vs Blackhawks NHL Betting Trends

The pursuit of the Great One has slowed for the time being. In his bid to unseat Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time scoring leader, although he’s showing a team-leading seven points over a five-game point streak, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has just one goal in that span.

Alex Ovechkin's drink of choice during games may surprise you🥤

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 11, 2021

The Capitals are 6-2-1 in their last nine games and leading the Metro Division in the NHL Divisional odds. Washington center Evgeny Kuznetsov has accounted for 9-21-30 totals, good for 10th in the NHL scoring. He finished last season with 29 points.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Recent Results

Chicago’s scheduled game Monday against the Calgary Flames was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Flames roster. The Blackhawks will play five of their next six games at home. Derek King is 10-15-2 since he replaced Jeremy Colliton as Chicago Blackhawks. With just 62 goals, the Hawks rank 29th in the 32-team NHL.

The Blackhawks recalled forwards Brett Connolly and MacKenzie Entwistle from AHL Rockford and returned forward Mike Hardman to the same club.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Injury Report

There’s a realistic chance that Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut on Wednesday. However, Washington’s top forward line has taken a hit. Right winger Tom Wilson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He’s missed the Caps’ last three practices.

Washington is also getting back forward Nic Dowd and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk from COVID-19 protocol, tipping the scales toward Washington a little more in the Wednesday NHL odds. Forward Garnet Hathaway is remaining in COVID-19 protocol. Forward Anthony Mantha (shoulder surgery) is out.

Nicklas Backstrom will travel to Chicago, plan is that he will take morning skate on Wednesday and see how he feels. Will determine his availability for Wednesday’s game in CHI.

— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) December 14, 2021

The Blackhawks have themselves some hurting Johnsons. Forward Tyler Johnson (neck) and Reese Johnson (clavicle) are on IR. Forward Jujhar Khaira (concussion) is also out.

Fleury’s Betting Value in Wednesday NHL Odds

Marc-Andre Fleury figures to be making his 44th career regular-season appearance against the Capitals. The veteran Chicago netminder and reigning Vezina Trophy holder is 25-14-2 with a 2.62 GAA, and .911 save percentage when facing Washington.

500 Wins. 3 Kids. 1 Cake.

Marc-Andre Fleury's got it made. ❤️

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— NHL (@NHL) December 14, 2021

Fleury is 3-1 in his last four starts. His most recent victory over the Montreal Canadiens was the 500th of his NHL career.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Projected Starting Goalies

Samsonov has laid claim to the role as Washington’s #1 goalie. He’s 8-2-0 with a 2.29 GAA and .924 save percentage in his last 10 decisions, along with two shutouts.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Pick and Prediction

While the NHL betting lines are showing the Capitals as the pick, that’s not the best bet. The play here is the over.

The over is 6-0-1 in the last seven Blackhawks-Capitals games. The total bar is set at a low 5.5 goals in the Wednesday NHL odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. They’ve gone over that number in seven consecutive meetings.

Pick: Over 5.5 (-120) at DraftKings Sportsbook