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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total opened at 6.

Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Ducks on December 06. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -196 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Pittsburgh was a 6-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Kraken. They won as -113 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Pittsburgh:
Team record: 12-8-5 SU
Pittsburgh is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games

Washington:
Team record: 16-4-6 SU
Washington is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Anaheim Saturday, December 11
Washington at Buffalo Saturday, December 11