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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals

The division rival Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 8-3 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -162 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Lightning on February 27. Bettors who backed the Flyers at +117 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia:
Team record: 31-22-7 SU
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games

Washington:
Team record: 27-22-9 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Ottawa Saturday, March 2
Washington home to Arizona Sunday, March 3