The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals play on Saturday at Amalie Arena in Tampa, and the sportsbooks prefer the home team (-170) over the visitor (+142).
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Lightning vs. Capitals Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Lightning (-170)
Underdog: Capitals (+142)
Total: 6.5
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How to Watch Lightning vs. Capitals
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Tampa, Florida
Venue: Amalie Arena
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Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Lightning 2024-25 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average |
Rank |
Goals Scored |
4 |
5th |
Goals Allowed |
3.43 |
22nd |
Shots |
28.7 |
18th |
Shots Allowed |
26.1 |
2nd |
Power Play % |
20% |
16th |
Penalty Kill % |
69.23% |
30th |
Lightning Betting Info
The Lightning have gone 2-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
Tampa Bay has not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter.
The Lightning have a 63.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in four of seven games this season.
Capitals 2024-25 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average |
Rank |
Goals Scored |
4.33 |
4th |
Goals Allowed |
3 |
11th |
Shots |
28.7 |
18th |
Shots Allowed |
26.8 |
6th |
Power Play % |
9.52% |
30th |
Penalty Kill % |
80.95% |
10th |
Capitals Betting Info
The Capitals have won four of the five games they have played as an underdog this season.
Washington has played as an underdog of +142 or more once this season and won that game.
The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 41.3% chance of victory for the Capitals.
Washington has played three games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
Lightning vs. Capitals Injury Report
Lightning:
Gabriel Fortier: Undisclosed (Out)
Capitals:
T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season),
Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season),
Matt Roy: Lower Body (Questionable)
Lightning vs. Capitals Prediction and Pick
We expect the Lightning (-170 on the moneyline) to score the win over the Capitals (+142 on the moneyline). For the over/under, we recommend betting on the over at 6.5 goals.
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