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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers will meet on the ice at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -136 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Washington at -163 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 14-8-3 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia:
Team record: 15-10-3 SU
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Next up:
Washington at Nashville Saturday, December 16
Philadelphia home to Detroit Saturday, December 16