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Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
The Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Canadian Tire Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Senators, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Ottawa was a 5-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Jets. They lost as +114 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Red Wings on December 19. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 17-13-4 SU
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Ottawa:
Team record: 14-16-2 SU
Ottawa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Ottawa is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Winnipeg Friday, December 23
Ottawa home to Detroit Friday, December 23