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Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
The fans at Nassau Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -118-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
In their last action, New York was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -106 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -104 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 23-8-4 SU
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 22-10-4 SU
NY Islanders is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
NY Islanders is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at New Jersey Friday, April 2
New York home to Philadelphia Saturday, April 3