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Washington Capitals vs. Arizona Coyotes
The Washington Capitals and the Arizona Coyotes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Gila River Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Coyotes, while the game's total opened at 6.
The Coyotes were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Senators. That made winners of bettors who got Ottawa at +113 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +116 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 37-15-5 SU
Arizona:
Team record: 28-24-8 SU
Next up:
Washington at Vegas Monday, February 17
Arizona home to New York Monday, February 17