The Capitals will play the Lightning on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals have started the 2025-26 regular season with a 94.67 power ranking. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently posses a 95.33 power ranking as the season gets underway.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 3-2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league so far for away team wins. The Washington Capitals currently rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun 2025-26 regular season with a 3-3-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Washington Capitals rank 14th (40), with the Tampa Bay Lightning ranking 11th (43) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Washington Capitals stand 18th (35), while the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 14th (39) so far in the NHL 2025-26 regular season.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 7-6-1 record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 7-5-2 record in the first weeks of the regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The 2025-26 NHL season is underway, my fellow witches and warlocks! The Washington Capitals, with a 7-6-1 record, are taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who stand at 7-5-2...
Magic will be in the air as these two mighty teams clash on the ice. The Capitals have scored 40 goals, while the Lightning have lit the lamp 43 times...
Before the puck drops, be sure to review the odds and check out our hockey betting sportsbooks. There are prop bets available below for those feeling extra adventurous...
Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to the game, learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com. May the best team reign supreme in this mystical battle of the sticks and pucks...
So grab your wands (or remote controls) and prepare for a showdown like no other. The Capitals and Lightning are sure to put on a magical display for all to see!
Best Capitals at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Lightning
11/08/25 7:08pm EST | +125-150 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 44.44%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 60%.
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Capitals
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -102Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
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Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tom Wilson
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL 11/08/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 36 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 0.528 | 43 | 19 | 114 | 96 | +18.0 | 11-6-2 | 8-6-3 | 0-4 | 4-3-3 | OT1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 35 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0.543 | 41 | 19 | 113 | 94 | +19.0 | 9-9-0 | 10-4-3 | 0-1 | 3-6-1 | W1 |
Washington Capitals & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +800 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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