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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
The division rival Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -108-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
The Capitals were a 2-1 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Flyers. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -135 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -161 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 33-15-7 SU
Boston is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 35-15-5 SU
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Washington Saturday, May 15