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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -196-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
The Flyers were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at +150 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 24-23-7 SU
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Washington:
Team record: 34-15-5 SU
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to New Jersey Monday, May 10
Washington home to Boston Tuesday, May 11