Capitals vs Blackhawks NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 3

Saturday's slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this matchup on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Game Info

• Washington Capitals (21-15-5) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-18-7)
• Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
• Coverage: ESPN+

Capitals vs Blackhawks Odds

All NHL odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Capitals win (68.3%)

Capitals vs Blackhawks Puck Line

• The Capitals are favored by 1.5 goals versus the Blackhawks. The Capitals are -120 to cover the spread, while the Blackhawks are -102.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Over/Under

• The over/under for the Capitals versus Blackhawks game on Jan. 3 has been set at 5.5, with -128 odds on the over and +104 odds on the under.

Capitals vs Blackhawks Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Blackhawks-Capitals, Chicago is the underdog at +250, and Washington is -315 playing at home.

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