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Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

The Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Boston lost its last outing, a 7-1 result against the Hurricanes on January 18. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at +119 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Washington was a 4-3 winner in its last match at home against the Jets. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 22-9-9 SU
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 22 games

Boston:
Team record: 22-12-2 SU
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games at home

Next up:
Washington home to Ottawa Saturday, January 22
Boston home to Winnipeg Saturday, January 22