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  2. Bet Builder
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

We’re Expecting a Win for Caps

The Capitals look great value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the home team will claim a victory over the Oilers. We’re happy to take the 1.93 that they win.

3-2 Win for Caps in Last Head-to-Head

Edmonton Oilers have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia Flyers claimed a 6-3 win. Mattias Ekholm, John Klingberg and Leon Draisaitl each scored one goal.

Washington Capitals triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Pittsburgh Penguins were beaten 8-3 at PPG PAINTS Arena. Pierre-Luc Dubois recorded 3 points, all of them were assists.

The last encounter between the Caps and the Oilers saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Rogers Place. The previous 8 games featuring these teams have resulted in five the Oilers victories.

Starting Goalies

Calvin Pickard (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 17-7-1 2.61 .901 0
23/24 12-7-1 2.45 .909 1
Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 16-11-3 2.63 .898 1
23/24 25-16-7 2.67 .911 6
Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 34.8 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.1 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Leon Draisaitl is the top points scorer with 16 points, 8 goals and 8 assists, with Evan Bouchard recording 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.30 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.

Washington Capitals – Last 10 Games

The Caps have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 28.3 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.9%.

The top points scorer is Pierre-Luc Dubois with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Alexander Ovechkin is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.94 GAA with a .872 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

The hockey predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest player and goalie stats which can provide a barometer for how the NHL action might play out.

Key Oilers vs Capitals stats:

  • Capitals have won 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Capitals have won 32 of their last 50 games this season.
  • Oilers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Oilers have lost their last 2 games.

Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Washington Capitals at 1.93. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Washington win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

Caps Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Leon Draisaitl Over 2.5 Shots 1.70 bet365 logo

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the 1.70 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline Capitals
To Score Tom Wilson
Shots on Goal Leon Draisaitl Over 2.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are the Capitals on the moneyline, Tom Wilson (Capitals) to score and Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) to have Over 2.5 shots.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

If you want to bet on Washington Capitals, then Moneyline odds of 2.20 are on offer, although Edmonton Oilers are a 1.69 chance. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 45% likely to claim a victory.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s 1.85.

The Oilers are favorites at 1.91 when it comes to the Race to 3 Goals betting, with the Caps available at 2.40 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

If you’re wagering on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Leon Draisaitl is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Those interested in favorite Leon Draisaitl to find the net first are able to get 8.50. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is 2.08.

Player Goals

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
First
8.50
Anytime
2.08
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Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
First
9.00
Anytime
2.20
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Connor McDavid (Oilers)
First
9.50
Anytime
2.28
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Zach Hyman (Oilers)
First
11.50
Anytime
2.70
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Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 3.5
2.20
Under 3.5
1.64
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Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Over 2.5
1.70
Under 2.5
2.10
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Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Over 2.5
1.77
Under 2.5
2.00
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Zach Hyman (Oilers)
Over 2.5
2.00
Under 2.5
1.77
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers logo Edmonton Oilers Stats

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Edmonton Oilers Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
29 Leon Draisaitl 56 21.71 41 44 85 27
97 Connor McDavid 50 22.16 22 49 71 7
2 Evan Bouchard 56 23.61 9 35 44 19

Washington Capitals Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
17 Dylan Strome 56 17.53 17 38 55 12
80 Pierre-Luc Dubois 56 17.12 13 34 47 22
21 Alexei Protas 56 16.51 23 24 47 29

Injuries & Suspensions

Edmonton Oilers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Evander Kane
Injured

Washington Capitals Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
T.J. Oshie
Injured
Sonny Milano
Injured
Nicklas Baeckstroem
Injured

Starting Lineups

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers logo Edmonton Oilers

79
Charlie Lindgren
38
Rasmus Sandin
74
John Carlson
8
Alexander Ovechkin
17
Dylan Strome
21
Alexei Protas
42
Kasperi Kapanen
97
Connor McDavid
92
Vasili Podkolzin
2
Evan Bouchard
14
Mattias Ekholm
30
Calvin Pickard

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers logo Edmonton Oilers

79
Charlie Lindgren
42
Martin Fehervary
3
Matt Roy
24
Connor McMichael
80
Pierre-Luc Dubois
43
Tom Wilson
22
Matthew Savoie
29
Leon Draisaitl
90
Corey Perry
49
Ty Emberson
25
Darnell Nurse
30
Calvin Pickard

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers logo Edmonton Oilers

79
Charlie Lindgren
6
Jakob Chychrun
57
Trevor van Riemsdyk
88
Andrew Mangiapane
20
Lars Eller
53
Ethen Frank
18
Zach Hyman
93
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
33
Viktor Arvidsson
36
John Klingberg
27
Brett Kulak
30
Calvin Pickard

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers logo Edmonton Oilers

79
Charlie Lindgren
22
Brandon Duhaime
26
Nic Dowd
16
Taylor Raddysh
28
Connor Brown
19
Adam Henrique
53
Jeff Skinner
30
Calvin Pickard

Previous Edmonton Oilers Lineups

23 Feb NHL
Oilers 3-6 Flyers
08 Feb NHL
Avalanche 5-4 Oilers
06 Feb NHL
Oilers 4-3 Blackhawks
05 Feb NHL
Oilers 3-2 Blues
02 Feb NHL
Maple Leafs 4-3 Oilers
31 Jan NHL
Red Wings 3-2 Oilers
28 Jan NHL
Kraken 2-4 Oilers
26 Jan NHL
Sabres 2-3 Oilers
24 Jan NHL
Canucks 2-6 Oilers
22 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-2 Oilers

Previous Washington Capitals Lineups

23 Feb NHL
Capitals 8-3 Penguins
10 Feb NHL
Utah HC 5-4 Capitals
07 Feb NHL
Capitals 4-3 Flyers
05 Feb NHL
Panthers 3-6 Capitals
02 Feb NHL
Jets 5-4 Capitals
31 Jan NHL
Capitals 4-5 Senators
29 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-1 Flames
26 Jan NHL
Capitals 1-2 Canucks
24 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-0 Kraken
22 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-2 Oilers

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
3 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
4 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
5 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
6 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
7 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
8 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
2 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
3 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
4 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
5 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
6 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
7 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
8 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
3 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
4 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
5 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
6 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
7 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
8 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
2 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
3 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
4 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
5 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
6 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
7 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
8 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
3 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
4 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
5 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
6 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
7 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
8 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
9 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
10 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
11 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
12 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
13 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
14 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
15 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
16 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
3 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
4 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
5 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
6 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
7 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
8 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
9 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
10 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
11 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
12 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
13 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
14 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
15 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
16 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
3 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
4 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
5 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
6 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
7 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
8 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
9 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
10 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
11 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
12 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
13 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
14 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
15 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
16 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
17 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
18 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
19 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
20 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
21 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
22 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
23 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
24 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
25 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
26 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
27 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
28 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
29 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
30 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
31 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
32 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L