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Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild
The Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Xcel Energy Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Wild, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Minnesota was a 5-1 loser in its last match at home against the Golden Knights. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Jets. They lost as +133 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 47-15-9 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 40-27-5 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Buffalo Sunday, March 30
Minnesota home to New Jersey Saturday, March 29