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Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -169-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Lightning on April 13. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Penguins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -135 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 47-18-15 SU
Washington:
Team record: 38-31-11 SU
Next up:
Boston home to Ottawa Tuesday, April 16
Washington at Philadelphia Tuesday, April 16