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Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals
The Colorado Avalanche and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Capital One Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -128-moneyline favorites versus the Avalanche, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Stars on October 12. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Colorado, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Coyotes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at -147 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Colorado:
Team record: 4-0-0 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 3-1-2 SU
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Colorado at Pittsburgh Wednesday, October 16
Washington home to Toronto Wednesday, October 16