NHL Preview And Prediction: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Tips & Picks April 4, 2025

Odds-Based Prediction: Washington Capitals to get the victory

• Derived via the bookies odds, Washington Capitals are the pick to get the victory in this game with a 79.81% chance to win. Is this a reliable prediction? We think so, due to Sportsbooks are skilled at predicting:
  Washington Capitals → 1.25
  Chicago Blackhawks → 4.33

  Prediction	Chance Of Win
  Washington Capitals	79.81 %
  Chicago Blackhawks	23.09 %
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• Calculated from the sportsbook odds, Washington Capitals are favored to win in regular time in this match with a 70.92% chance of winning. Is this accurate? We think so, because Sportsbooks know their data:
  Washington Capitals Regular Time → 1.41
  Chicago Blackhawks Regular Time → 6.00
  Draw Regular Time → 5.20

  Prediction	Chance Of RT
  Washington Capitals	70.92 %
  Chicago Blackhawks	16.67 %
  Draw	19.23 %
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• Assessing the odds for total points indicates there is a 63.29% expectation of this match having more than 5.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.58

  Prediction	Chance Of Total Over/Under (5.5)
  Under	39.68 %
  Over	63.29 %
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• Analyzing the odds for total points indicates there is a 90.91% expectation of this match having more than 3.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 3.5 Points → 1.10

  Prediction	Chance Of Total Over/Under (3.5)
  Under	14.29 %
  Over	90.91 %
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Prediction Based On Head-2-Head: Washington Capitals to secure victory

H2H: Washington Capitals (7 – 3) Chicago Blackhawks.
Washington Capitals to win. What’s the reasoning? Across the past 10 direct fixtures between them, Washington Capitals are winning 7 – 3. Our H2H analysis starts from the encounter between them in 2008. This implies that Washington Capitals are likely to win in this scheduled fixture. The latest match happened on the Wed, 18 Dec 24, where Chicago Blackhawks got a 3 – 2 victory.

Will Chicago Blackhawks reverse the trend and overcome the H2H stats? The most recent time Chicago Blackhawks won against Washington Capitals occurred on Wed, 18 Dec 24, illustrating that they could come out on top.

Prediction Based On Recent Form: Washington Capitals to get the victory

Analyzing recent form before this match, Washington Capitals suffered a defeat up against Carolina Hurricanes with a result of 1-5. Chicago Blackhawks were beaten up against Colorado Avalanche with a result of 2-3. Washington Capitals have triumphed in 5 of their last 10 matches in all competitions, while Chicago Blackhawks triumphed in 1 of their recent 10 games against all teams, suggesting maybe Washington Capitals are in better shape approaching this match.

Comparing team streaks provide interesting insight into current form so we can identify the best wagers

Against All Teams Streaks:

• Chicago Blackhawks: 4 Losses.
• Washington Capitals: More than 5.5 goals in 5 of 6.
• Chicago Blackhawks: More than 5.5 goals in 4 of 5.
• Washington Capitals: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 6 of 6.

Only Head-to-Head Streaks:

• Washington Capitals: First period winner in 4 of 5.
• Chicago Blackhawks: First period loser in 4 of 5.
• Both teams: More than 5.5 goals in 8 of 10.
• Both teams: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 4 of 5.

Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Top Betting Odds For The Match

Winner (incl. overtime and penalties)

1W

1.253

2W

4.33

Regular Time Result

1W

1.41

2W

6

X

5.2

Total

< 5.5

2.52

> 5.5

1.58

< 3.5

7

> 3.5

1.1

Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Tips

Total 5.5 → Over looks to be a fair wager → 1.58