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Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Rogers Place.
Oddsmakers opened the Oilers as -217-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Canucks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +153 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-1 winner at home against the Penguins. Bettors on Washington at -190 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 29-10-5 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Edmonton:
Team record: 27-13-3 SU
Edmonton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at Seattle Thursday, January 23
Edmonton home to Vancouver Thursday, January 23