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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wells Fargo Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Flyers as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
The Flyers were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 5-1 loser on the road against the Bruins. Bettors on Boston at -131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 13-6-4 SU
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia:
Team record: 12-6-3 SU
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to New Jersey Tuesday, March 9
Philadelphia home to Buffalo Tuesday, March 9