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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -140-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
New York was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They lost as -125 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 3-3-0 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
NY Islanders is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
NY Islanders is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 4-0-3 SU
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
New York at Philadelphia Saturday, January 30
Washington home to Boston Saturday, January 30