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

Published 12:45 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024

If you’re searching for best bets for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s upcoming game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Lightning vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

  • Nine Tampa Bay games this season have gone over Wednesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • This season, 11 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 7.8 goals per game, 1.3499999999999996 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams concede 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

  • The Lightning have won 61.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (8-5).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Tampa Bay has compiled a 3-4 record (winning 42.9% of its games).
  • The Lightning have a 59.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Capitals Moneyline: +124

  • Washington has claimed an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 14 games as the underdog).
  • 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 matchup is 44.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Washington 3

Lightning Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 31 points.
  • Brandon Hagel has 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • On 38 shots (for nine goals) and 13 assists, Anthony Cirelli has created 22 points this season.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy (10-6-1) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Tampa Bay.

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Washington’s Dylan Strome has collected 23 assists and six goals in 21 games, good for 29 points.
  • Alexander Ovechkin has made a big impact for Washington this season with 25 points, thanks to 15 goals and 10 assists.
  • Connor McMichael has 13 goals and seven assists, for a season point total of 20.
  • Logan Thompson has a .917 save percentage (14th in the league), with 298 total saves, while allowing 27 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has put together a 9-1-1 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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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