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Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes meet at PNC Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -189-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.

In their last action, Carolina was a 6-5 loser at home against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at +160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -131 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 14-9-4 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Carolina:
Team record: 16-12-2 SU
Carolina is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Washington home to New York Wednesday, December 20
Carolina home to Vegas Tuesday, December 19