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Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
The Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Canadian Tire Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -167-moneyline favorites versus the Senators, while the game's total opened at 1.5.
Ottawa lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Rangers on October 23. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Flames at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Flames at +138 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 3-0-2 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
Ottawa:
Team record: 2-3-0 SU
Ottawa is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games
Ottawa is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Detroit Wednesday, October 27
Ottawa at Dallas Friday, October 29