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Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders meet at Scotiabank Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -119-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

New York was a 5-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They won as +111 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 42-23-9 SU
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

New York:
Team record: 40-24-10 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games

Next up:
Washington at New York Tuesday, August 18