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Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The division rival Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at PPG Paints Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Penguins as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.
Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Rangers on April 07. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Lightning on April 06. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 37-21-10 SU
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 14 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 40-17-10 SU
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Boston Sunday, April 10
Pittsburgh home to Nashville Sunday, April 10