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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
New York lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Canadiens on April 27. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +156 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Washington was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at +128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 44-25-12 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Washington is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Washington's last 25 games
New York:
Team record: 51-24-6 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
NY Rangers is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
NY Rangers is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
NY Rangers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington