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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -185-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Kings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -241 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 5-0 result against the Devils on February 06. Bettors who backed the Devils at +188 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 29-18-7 SU
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Washington:
Team record: 36-13-5 SU
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida Monday, February 10
Washington home to New York Monday, February 10