On Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Lightning are slated to take on the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, continue reading.

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Lightning vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.4 goals)

• Four Tampa Bay games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Three of Washington’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Lightning (4) and Capitals (4.33).
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 6.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -164

• The Lightning have been victorious in two of their four games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (50.0%).
• Tampa Bay has not played a game this season shorter than -164 moneyline odds.
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Lightning’s implied win probability is 62.1%.

Capitals Moneyline: +137

• Washington has earned an upset victory four times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in five games as the underdog).
• The Capitals won their only match with moneyline odds of +137 or longer.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 42.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Washington 3

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov has been important to Tampa Bay’s offense this season, recording 12 points in seven games.
• With six goals and three assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important offensive options for Tampa Bay with his nine points (1.3 per game).
• Through seven games, Anthony Cirelli has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has nine points (one goal and eight assists).
• As Tampa Bay’s top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 3 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 17 goals with 115 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has scored three goals (0.5 per game) and collected six assists (1.0 per game), averaging 1.8 shots per game and shooting 27.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Washington with nine total points (1.5 per game).
• Connor McMichael is a top scorer for Washington, with eight total points this season. He has netted three goals and provided five assists in six contests.
• Washington’s Tom Wilson has six points, courtesy of five goals (first on team) and one assist (11th).
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 3-0-0 this season, compiling 76 saves and allowing 10 goals (3.3 goals against average) with an .884 save percentage (43rd in the league).

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Tampa Bay vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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