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Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks
The Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Honda Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Ducks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Anaheim won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Canucks on November 14. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 6-1 winner as they battled the Penguins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -125 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 9-2-4 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Anaheim:
Team record: 9-4-3 SU
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Anaheim's last 13 games
Next up:
Washington at Los Angeles Wednesday, November 17
Anaheim home to Carolina Thursday, November 18