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The Washington Capitals (1-0-0) and Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Lightning are favored at -180 on the moneyline, with the Capitals +150 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (+105o / -125u).
Let's get into our Capitals vs. Lightning predictions and NHL picks, and be sure to download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis.
Capitals vs. Lightning Prediction
- Pick: Alex Ovechkin Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (+105)
Our Washington vs. Tampa Bay best bet is on Alex Ovechkin to record two or fewer shots on goal tonight, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Capitals vs Lightning Odds
| Capitals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -175 | 6.5 105o / -125u | +150 |
| Lightning Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +145 | 6.5 105o / -125u | -180 |
- Capitals vs. Lightning puck line: Capitals +1.5 (-175), Lightning -1.5 (+145)
- Capitals vs. Lightning over/under: 6.5 (+105o / -125u)
- Capitals vs. Lightning moneyline: Capitals +150, Lightning -180
- Capitals vs. Lightning best bet: Alex Ovechkin Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (+105)
Capitals vs. Lightning Preview
Action PRO projects Alex Ovechkin for 2.18 shots on goal against the Lightning tonight, giving us a solid 14% edge when compared to his current prop line of over/under 2.5, which is good enough to mark the under with a B+ grade in our system.
The 41-year-old veteran had only one shot on goal in his first game this season vs. Carolina, in 12 minutes and 46 seconds on the ice.
Tonight, the Capitals left wing will face the Lightning, a team that led the NHL last season in fewer shots on goal allowed per game with 26.7.
At plus money, let's fade Ovechkin on his SOG line against Tampa Bay.
Best Bet: Alex Ovechkin Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (+105, DraftKings)
