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Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets
The Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Canada Life Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Jets as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Winnipeg lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Sabres on December 14. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +226 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Washington was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Chicago at +125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 17-5-7 SU
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games
Winnipeg:
Team record: 13-10-5 SU
Winnipeg is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington home to Los Angeles Sunday, December 19
Winnipeg home to St. Louis Sunday, December 19