The division rival Atlanta Thrashers and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Thrashers, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.
Johan Hedberg made 24 saves for the Thrashers in their 3-0 loss to the Devils on Tuesday night.
New Jersey cashed as -135 road favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Nicklas Backstrom recorded three assists, as the Capitals upended the Penguins 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Washington cashed as +125 road underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 6.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 34-33-13
Washington: 53-15-12
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Washington is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 10
Washington home to Boston, Sunday, April 11
