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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival New York Islanders and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -119-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-0 result against the Sabres on March 15. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -209 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Islanders were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Devils. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -171 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 19-6-4 SU
Current Streak: won 9 straight games.
NY Islanders is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 18-6-4 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York home to Philadelphia Thursday, March 18
Washington home to New York Friday, March 19