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Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet at PPG Paints Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -3233-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Maple Leafs on November 03. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -179 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington was a 6-1 winner in its last match at home against the Blues. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 7-5-1 SU
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 8-4-2 SU
Pittsburgh is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Next up:
Washington at Tampa Bay Saturday, November 8
Pittsburgh at New Jersey Saturday, November 8