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Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
The division rival Washington Capitals and New York Islanders are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at UBS Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -175-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
New York was a 7-0 loser in its last match at home against the Penguins. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -204 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 17-10-5 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 16-9-9 SU
NY Islanders is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Islanders's last 14 games
Next up:
Washington home to Nashville Saturday, December 30
New York at Pittsburgh Sunday, December 31