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New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -164-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Maple Leafs on October 16. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -119 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Devils. They lost as +111 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

New York:
Team record: 2-2-0 SU
NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Rangers is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
NY Rangers is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road

Washington:
Team record: 4-2-2 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games

Next up:
New York home to Vancouver Sunday, October 20
Washington at Chicago Sunday, October 20