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Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rogers Place.

Oddsmakers opened the Oilers as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Edmonton lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Flames on March 07. Bettors who backed the Flames at -198 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-4 winner as they battled the Flames on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +117 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 31-18-9 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton

Edmonton:
Team record: 30-23-4 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Edmonton is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Edmonton is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

Next up:
Washington at Vancouver Friday, March 11
Edmonton home to Tampa Bay Saturday, March 12