How to Pick the Lightning vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 27

Published 12:47 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Wednesday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this game.

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Lightning vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

  • Tampa Bay and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) nine times this season.
  • A total of 11 of Washington’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 7.8 goals per game, 1.3499999999999996 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -148

  • In the 13 times this season the Lightning have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 8-5 in those games.
  • Tampa Bay is 3-4 (winning 42.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
  • The Lightning have a 59.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +124

  • In 14 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has secured the upset nine times.
  • The Capitals have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are +124 or longer (in eight such games).
  • Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 44.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Washington 3

Lightning Points Leaders

  • With 12 goals and 19 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s top contributors (31 points).
  • Having scored nine goals and adding 17 assists, Brandon Hagel is an important piece of the offense for Tampa Bay through 20 games.
  • On 38 shots (for nine goals) and 13 assists, Anthony Cirelli has recorded 22 points this season.
  • Across 17 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 10-6-1. During those games, he’s allowed 37 goals while recording 398 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome’s six goals and 23 assists in 21 matchups give him 29 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Alexander Ovechkin is a top scorer for Washington, with 25 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 18 games.
  • Connor McMichael has scored 13 goals and contributed seven assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 20.
  • Logan Thompson has a 9-1-1 record this season, with a .917 save percentage (14th in the league). In 11 games, he has 298 saves, and has given up 27 goals (2.4 goals against average).

Lightning’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/21/2024 Blue Jackets L 7-6 Away -184
11/23/2024 Stars L 4-2 Home -104
11/25/2024 Avalanche W 8-2 Home -115
11/27/2024 Capitals Home -148
11/29/2024 Predators Away
11/30/2024 Maple Leafs Home
12/5/2024 Sharks Home

Capitals’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/21/2024 Avalanche L 2-1 Home +128
11/23/2024 Devils L 3-2 Home +120
11/25/2024 Panthers W 4-1 Away +144
11/27/2024 Lightning Away +124
11/29/2024 Islanders Home
11/30/2024 Devils Away
12/3/2024 Sharks Home

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Tampa Bay vs. Washington Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Tampa, Florida
  • Venue: Amalie Arena

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