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Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche
The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the Colorado Avalanche when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers opened the Avalanche as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Colorado won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Senators on February 11. Bettors who backed the Avalanche at -265 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +153 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 36-15-5 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 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Colorado:
Team record: 33-16-6 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at Arizona Saturday, February 15
Colorado home to Los Angeles Saturday, February 15