Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 4/4/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals

Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+120) Capitals (-144)

The Washington Capitals (48-18-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-10) at Capital One Arena on Friday. The moneyline on this contest has Chicago at +120 and Washington is sitting at -144. The total is set at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Avalanche in their last outing. The Blackhawks had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this game. For the game, they converted 2 of the 24 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 3 power play tries but weren't able to score. Chicago tallied 8 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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In relation to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 202 goals (26th in pro hockey) for the year and have given up 269. For the current campaign, they sit with 52 points and their points percentage sits at .347. Chicago comes into tonight with 175 power play chances and they have added 43 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 24.57%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 230 goals while scoring 159 of their own. Chicago has tried 1,833 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.0%. The Blackhawks have seen 2,332 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .885. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 206 power play tries (18th in the NHL) and have scored 39 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Spencer Knight. Knight has been in net for 90 games over the course of his hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 47-31-8 and was named the starter in 80 games. The opposition has scored 234 goals against Knight in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 4.40. Knight has seen 2,449 shots taken against him and he has 2,215 saves. He has a save percentage of .904 during his 3,194 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Knight has accrued 41 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .513.

In their last game, Washington went up against the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Capitals ended up losing by a mark of 5-1. They had 4 power play chances in this outing and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Capitals converted 1 goal out of the 21 shots on goal they took.

So far this year, the Washington Capitals have a total of 270 goals, 105 points, in addition to a points percentage of .700. They have granted a total of 201 goals to be scored by way of 159 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Capitals have scored 225 goals at even strength and 45 goals (14th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 203 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 22.17%. Washington has tried 2,070 shots (21st in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 13.04%, while allowing their opponents 2,031 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.25% on their opponents 224 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Charlie Lindgren patrolling the crease. He has accrued 3,646 saves out of 4,024 shots taken, giving him a rate of .906. Lindgren has a career mark of 70-51-15 and has played in 144 games. He has been a starter 135 games and has played 6,314 minutes. Lindgren's rate of quality starts sits at 56.3% and he has made 76 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 3.59 goals/game and he has relinquished 378 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-144)

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