- The Washington Capitals are strong favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.
- Washington has been on a roll lately, while Chicago has been as bad as most expected before the season.
- Continue reading for a full breakdown of this matchup, including a betting pick.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Odds
| Capitals Odds | -215 |
| Blackhawks Odds | +176 |
| Over/Under | 6 (-110/-110) |
| Time | 9 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN, SN1 |
The Washington Capitals head to Chicago to face the Blackhawks on Tuesday desperate to continue a furious push back into postseason contention after a dreadful start to the season. The Capitals have gone 7-2-1 over the last 10 games, and now sit just a single point out of the playoffs as of Monday evening.
Chicago started the season surprisingly well, but has trended into the kind of horrific results most expected entering the season with losses in 11 of its last 12 games.
Can the Capitals claim two crucial points Tuesday on the road?