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Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils meet at Prudential Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -167-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Kraken at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at -154 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 6-3 winner at home against the Avalanche. Bettors on Washington at +111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 2-0-1 SU
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey:
Team record: 2-0-0 SU
New Jersey is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
New Jersey is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
New Jersey is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Calgary Saturday, October 23
New Jersey home to Buffalo Saturday, October 23