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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Devils on March 26. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Hurricanes were a 7-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made winners of bettors who got Carolina at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Carolina:
Team record: 43-15-7 SU
Carolina is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 12 games
Washington:
Team record: 37-20-10 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Next up:
Carolina at Tampa Bay Tuesday, March 29
Washington home to Minnesota Sunday, April 3