If you’re searching for best bets for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s upcoming contest against the Washington Capitals on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. 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 (model projecting 7.4 goals)

• This season, five of Tampa Bay’s seven games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• So far this season, four games Washington has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Lightning score 4 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 4.33, adding up to 2.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.4 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -163

• The Lightning have gone 2-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Tampa Bay has never played a game this season shorter than -163 moneyline odds.
• The Lightning have a 62.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +137

• Washington has four wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened five times).
• The Capitals have won their only game with moneyline odds of +137 or longer (in one such game).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 42.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Washington 3

Lightning Points Leaders

• With eight goals and four assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s top contributors (12 points).
• With six goals and three assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his nine points (1.3 per game).
• With nine points through seven games (one goal and eight assists), Anthony Cirelli has been an important part of Tampa Bay’s offense this season.
• In the six games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .871, 51st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s three goals and six assists in six contests give him nine points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Connor McMichael is a top scorer for Washington, with eight total points this season. He has scored three goals and provided five assists in six games.
• Washington’s Tom Wilson has six points (five goals, one assist) this season.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 3-0-0 this season, amassing 76 saves and permitting 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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