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Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
The Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Canadian Tire Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -201-moneyline favorites versus the Senators, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Ottawa won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Sabres on January 28. Bettors who backed the Senators at +176 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Predators on January 29. Bettors who backed the Predators at +137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 34-12-5 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games
Ottawa:
Team record: 18-23-9 SU
Ottawa is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Ottawa is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Ottawa's last 23 games
Next up:
Washington home to Pittsburgh Sunday, February 2
Ottawa at Toronto Saturday, February 1