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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
The division rival Washington Capitals and New York Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -107-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
In their last action, New York was a 3-0 loser on the road against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at -141 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Penguins on May 01. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 32-14-5 SU
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 26-20-6 SU
NY Rangers is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games
NY Rangers is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Washington at New York Wednesday, May 5