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Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet at PPG Paints Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Penguins as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Sabres on March 05. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at +111 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 40-20-7 SU
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 39-21-6 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Buffalo Monday, March 9
Pittsburgh home to Carolina Sunday, March 8