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Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Scotiabank Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Maple Leafs as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
In their last action, Toronto was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Red Wings. Bettors on Toronto at -127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Bruins on December 23. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 23-9-2 SU
Washington is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Toronto:
Team record: 22-12-2 SU
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at Detroit Sunday, December 29
Toronto home to New York Tuesday, December 31