The Capitals will play the Lightning on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. 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
With the 2023-24 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 87.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this matchup with a 90.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 11-12-3 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Washington Capitals now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning start this game with a 18-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 11th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2023-24 NHL season, the Washington Capitals rank 25th (137) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 4th (195) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 16th (169) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've given up 193 goals this season, ranking them 5th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Washington Capitals have a 3-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 2-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 25-21-8 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 30-22-5 at this point in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Washington Capitals...versus Tampa Bay Lightning...game preview...important matchup...
Capitals stand at 25-21-8...Lightning at 30-22-5...0.463 win percentage...0.526 win percentage...
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It's sure to be a magical...battle on the ice...don't miss out...on the action...May the best team...emerge victorious...on this fateful night...May the puck...find its way...into the net...and the fans...roar with delight...Cheer for your team...with all your might...as they strive...for victory...Tonight, anything...can happen...so hold onto...your hats...and get ready...for a wild ride...Let the games...begin...and may the best team...win...So gather round...and witness...the clash...of these titans...on the ice...the Washington Capitals...versus the Tampa Bay Lightning...Who will emerge...as the victor...only time will tell...But one thing's for certain...it's going to be...one heck of a game...So grab your wands...and cast your spells...as the puck drops...and the battle...begins...Let's go...Capitals! Let's go...Lightning!
Best Capitals at Lightning Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -195 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Washington Capitals are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetRivers, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +132 puck line favorites at BetRivers, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -150 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Capitals
Lightning
2/22/24 7:08pm EST | +165-200 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 37.74%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 66.67%.
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Capitals
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/22/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
WSH at TBL 2/22/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -110Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at TBL 2/22/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 0.549 | 98 | 42 | 291 | 268 | +23.0 | 25-11-5 | 20-18-3 | 3-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
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 |
 BetRivers |
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| Capitals | +20000 Bet | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Lightning | +4500 Bet | +4000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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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 Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 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.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select 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.