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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals will meet on the ice at Capital One Arena on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.
In their last action, Washington was a 6-3 loser at home against the Devils. Bettors on New Jersey at -172 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 6-1 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +112 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Carolina:
Team record: 21-13-4 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Carolina is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Washington:
Team record: 18-12-6 SU
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Carolina home to St. Louis Saturday, January 6
Washington home to Los Angeles Sunday, January 7