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NHL Handicapping Analysis
(41-28) Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (43-27)
Date: Monday, August 3rd
Time: 10:30 PM
Venue: Air Canada Center, Toronto, ON
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Lightning -135
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Lightning -1.5
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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Almost five months removed from their last meaningful game, the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in a very similar position now as they prepare to square off against a Metropolitan Division power.
These two teams get back to business on Monday in Toronto when they play as part of a round-robin tournament to determine the Eastern Conference’s seeding of its top four clubs. The Boston Bruins and Flyers round out the quartet.
The teams faced off three times in the regular season, with the Capitals winning all three matches against the Lightning. Washington defenseman Dmitry Orlov netted the game-winning goals in the first and third meetings.
In the second contest on Dec. 14 , the Caps scored four times in the third period to break a tie en route to a 5-2 victory.
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Washington Capitals
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Ovechkin appears to be in top form after collecting two goals and an assist in Wednesday’s 3-2 exhibition win over Carolina.
The Capitals’ concern will be in net, where former Vezina Trophy recipient Braden Holtby was 25-14-6 in 48 games. However, his durability in the playoffs will be of major importance for coach Todd Reirden.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay trailed Atlantic Division leader Boston by eight points at the start of the break, but the Lightning certainly didn’t look rusty in their lone tune-up for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Lightning will be working in captain Steven Stamkos (lower body) in the round-robin tournament, which features one game against each of the conference’s top teams. Stamkos returned to practice Friday, and the goal is to get him on the top line with Brayden Point and reigning Hart Trophy recipient Nikita Kucherov.
Andrei Vasilevsky should be the starter for Tampa Bay in this contest.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Capitals are 10-3 in their last 13 games as an underdog.
- Lightning are 0-5 in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite.
- Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Capitals last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Capitals are 16-5 in their last 21 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Capitals are 39-14 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Prediction:
This is going to be an exciting game and one that I believe is going to be closely contested. If you’re going to place a bet, pay attention to the trends I posted above. These are usually some of the best pre bet indicators for success!
To keep it all long but sweet, my expert betting prediction is below. I hope everyone who reads this article has good luck with their prediction!
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