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Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Amalie Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 1.5.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 5-1 winner at home against the Coyotes. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -332 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Coyotes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -315 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 5-0-3 SU
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games

Tampa Bay:
Team record: 4-3-1 SU
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Washington at Florida Thursday, November 4
Tampa Bay at Toronto Thursday, November 4