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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The division rival Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Wells Fargo Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Hockey Club on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hockey Club at -145 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Panthers on February 04. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 29-10-5 SU
Washington is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 19-20-6 SU
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington home to Utah Sunday, February 9
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh Saturday, February 8