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Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Rogers Place.

Oddsmakers opened the Oilers as -139-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Edmonton was a 5-3 winner in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They won as favorites, while the total score of 8 made winners of OVER bettors.

Washington lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Flames on December 03. Bettors who backed the Flames at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Washington:
Team record: 10-12-4 SU
Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road

Edmonton:
Team record: 14-11-0 SU
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home

Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Wednesday, December 7
Edmonton home to Arizona Wednesday, December 7