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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -137-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Washington won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Senators on January 31. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -197 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Pittsburgh was a 4-3 winner in its last match at home against the Flyers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Pittsburgh:
Team record: 32-14-5 SU
Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games

Washington:
Team record: 35-12-5 SU
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games

Next up:
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay Thursday, February 6
Washington home to Los Angeles Tuesday, February 4