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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
The New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Scotiabank Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -108-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Islanders on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +103 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 41-25-10 SU
NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 43-23-10 SU
Washington is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York home to Washington Saturday, August 22