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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -128-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Blackhawks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +173 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -220 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Carolina:
Team record: 20-10-1 SU
Carolina is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 21-8-2 SU
Washington is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Next up:
Carolina at New York Sunday, December 22
Washington home to Los Angeles Sunday, December 22