Capitals vs Oilers NHL Handicapping

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The Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rexall Place.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Oilers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Washington was a 7-1 winner in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They won as -140 favorites, while the total score of 8 made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Canucks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +135 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Edmonton:
Team record: 4-2-2 SU, ATS 
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games 
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 9 games at home
is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 1-9
Before playing Detroit are 1-9
After playing Vancouver are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

Washington:
Team record: 7-0-0 SU, ATS 
Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games 
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road
is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games 

When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Next up:
Washington at Vancouver, Saturday, October 29
Edmonton at Colorado, Friday, October 28