Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Blackhawks

The Washington Capitals meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, January 9.

We’re going for Over 5.5 goals when the Capitals meet the Blackhawks. Our prediction is available at -128 and we’re expecting some power scoring.

Washington Capitals have lost in back-to-back road outings. In their previous game, they were turned over 4-1 at home to Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena. Caps racked up 24 shots and Alexander Ovechkin bagged the only goal.

Chicago Blackhawks have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating St Louis Blues 7-3. It was a home success at United Center. Louis Crevier recorded 2 points which includes 1 goal and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing the Caps at Capital One Arena. The Caps have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-19-6	2.4	.914	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Drew Commesso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-0	2.3	.918	1

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 4.0 goals from 32.7 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.

Alexei Protas is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Dylan Strome recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.71 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.

The Hawks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists, while Andre Burakovsky is next best after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.86 GAA with a .893 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Our Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to bet on Overs, especially when you consider the attractive -128 available. Wager on at least six goals being scored when it comes to this NHL game.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our NHL analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our hockey predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Capitals vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Capitals games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Capitals games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Capitals games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blackhawks games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -189

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -189 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Blackhawks

Let’s take a chance on the +1600 available that the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Blackhawks

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Blackhawks

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Blackhawks

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+3300

Blackhawks

+3500

3-1

Capitals

+1800

Blackhawks

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+850

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Blackhawks

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1500

Blackhawks

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Blackhawks

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Blackhawks

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+6600

Blackhawks

+8000

5-1

Capitals

+2400

Blackhawks

+2800

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Blackhawks

+1800

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Blackhawks

+2400

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Blackhawks

+2000

6-0

Capitals

+10000

Blackhawks

+12000

6-1

Capitals

+5500

Blackhawks

+6600

6-2

Capitals

+2900

Blackhawks

+3500

6-3

Capitals

+2800

Blackhawks

+3300

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Blackhawks

+9000

7-3

Capitals

+5500

Blackhawks

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Blackhawks

+7000

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

8-4

Capitals

+11000

Blackhawks

+12500

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Blackhawks

+15000

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Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Washington Capitals are -137 favorites to win and that means a 58% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +114 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -130.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, the top betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have so many options at your fingertips.

Moneyline

Capitals

-137

Blackhawks

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+128

Tie

+330

Blackhawks

+160

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+180

Blackhawks +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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