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Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers opened the Devils as -156-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.

Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at -151 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-0 winner as they battled the Flames at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +110 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 9-10-3 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games

New Jersey:
Team record: 17-4-0 SU
New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games

Next up:
Washington at Vancouver Tuesday, November 29
New Jersey at New York Monday, November 28