Courtesy of OddsShark.com: If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Washington Capitals and the Atlanta Thrashers meet at Philips Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Johan Hedberg turned away 33 shots for the shutout. Team records: Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Calgary are 4-6 After playing Montreal are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington Next up: Stevie Vincent is literally 20-25 years ahead of the oddsmakers and they will be the first to admit. His forensic sports handicapping is groundbreaking and there is nothing the books have been able to do to stop him. |