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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival New York Islanders and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Scotiabank Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Capitals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +120 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 39-24-10 SU
NY Islanders is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Washington:
Team record: 42-22-9 SU
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Next up:
New York home to Washington Sunday, August 16