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New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -217-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total opened at 6.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -186 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -289 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New Jersey:
Team record: 23-36-5 SU
New Jersey is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 36-20-10 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games
Next up:
New Jersey home to Montreal Sunday, March 27
Washington home to Carolina Monday, March 28