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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.
Washington lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Panthers on November 04. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -151 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -134 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 5-2-2 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 5-1-4 SU
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games at home
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Toronto Wednesday, November 10
Washington home to Buffalo Monday, November 8