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Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes

The division rival Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at PNC Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.

Last time out for Carolina, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Canadiens at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -177 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Capitals were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Islanders. That made winners of bettors who got New York at +153 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 27-9-5 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

Carolina:
Team record: 24-14-2 SU
Carolina is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Carolina's last 18 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Washington home to San Jose Sunday, January 5
Carolina home to Tampa Bay Sunday, January 5