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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -101-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Washington lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Wild on January 08. Bettors who backed the Wild at +109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Boston was a 5-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Lightning. They won as +174 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 18-11-2 SU
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 20-7-9 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games
Next up:
Boston home to Montreal Wednesday, January 12
Washington at New York Saturday, January 15