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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Penguins as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 1-0 winner as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -103 were rewarded, while the 1 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -110 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Pittsburgh:
Team record: 32-15-3 SU
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road

Washington:
Team record: 32-13-4 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Pittsburgh at Washington Saturday, May 1