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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers meet at Wells Fargo Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -134-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Penguins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +147 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +293 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 28-12-4 SU
Washington is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Washington is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 20-17-6 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games
Philadelphia is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Boston Sunday, April 18
Philadelphia home to New York Sunday, April 18