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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals
The fans at Capital One Arena will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Panthers on November 27. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -164 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Blues at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blues at +133 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 12-8-2 SU
Tampa Bay is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
Washington:
Team record: 17-4-5 SU
Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 20 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Carolina Saturday, November 30
Washington at Detroit Saturday, November 30