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Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
The Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at TD Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
The Bruins were a 5-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made winners of bettors who got Boston at -122 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Washington was a 4-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Blue Jackets. They won as -194 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 27-20-6 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston:
Team record: 39-7-5 SU
Boston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to San Jose Sunday, February 12
Boston at Dallas Tuesday, February 14