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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 Thursday when they meet at Amalie Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -185-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 4-2 loser at home against the Senators. Bettors on Ottawa at +142 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Washington was a 6-2 winner at home against the Devils. Bettors on Washington at +145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Washington:
Team record: 25-21-8 SU
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Tampa Bay:
Team record: 30-22-5 SU
Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

Next up:
Washington at Florida Saturday, February 24
Tampa Bay at New York Saturday, February 24