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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 Saturday.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Washington won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Devils on December 20. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -186 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Lightning were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at +147 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 17-12-4 SU
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 25-6-5 SU
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Florida Monday, December 23
Washington at Boston Monday, December 23