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New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Devils as -149-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -330 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at -230 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
New Jersey:
Team record: 51-22-8 SU
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
Washington:
Team record: 35-37-9 SU
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games