Last Saturday Tampa Bay scored a 6-3 home win over Washington as the game soared over the total. It was an embarrassing NHL betting online loss for the defending Stanley Cup champions. As a result, the Caps figure to be fully engaged Wednesday night when they host the Lightning in the rematch. In the same way the Bolts have their own motivational issues against the Capitals. Washington won the Eastern Conference Final against Tampa Bay last year. And the series went all seven games. Washington scored a stunning 4-0 win at Tampa Bay in the seventh and deciding game.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
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Lightning vs. Capitals TV Coverage: NBCSN
Late on Tampa Bay has been in top form with eight wins in their last 10 games. Over the total has paid in three of their last four contests. NHL rankings show the Lightning ranked first for goal scoring and the power play while ranking fourth for goals against and first for the penalty kill. Overall the Bolts are 55-13-3-1 with just 32 of their 72 games going under the total.
Along the same lines Washington has been in their best form of the season. To illuminate the Caps have won eight of their last 10 games. Washington is 42-23-6-1 with only 31 of their 72 games staying under the number. The Caps ranks seventh in the NHL for goal scoring and ninth for the power play. Balanced against that are disappointing back end numbers. Washington ranks 20th in the league for goals against and 22nd for the penalty kill.
Stats to Consider
Few teams have brought better NHL Betting online value than Tampa Bay does on the road. As an example, the Lightning have gotten the money in 15 of their last 19 away matchups. Four of their last five on enemy ice have gone over the total. Counter to that is the strong home ice advantage of Washington. In fact, the Capitals have won seven of their last eight at Capital One Arena with five of their last seven at home going over the total.
Team vs. Team
Tampa Bay has had the recent advantage in their sportsbook series with Washington. To illustrate the Lightning have won four of their last six against the Capitals with just one of the last six in this rivalry going over the total. Additionally, the Bolts have had their share of success at Capital One Arena. Tampa Bay has won three of their last four visits to the nation’s capital. The last six contests between these teams at Washington failed to clear the total.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion there will be plenty of NHL Betting online action on the Capitals. But the Lighting’s record on the road and in this series make them an attractive value. Especially as the best team in the NHL.
Lightning vs. Capitals NHL Betting Online Picks
In this situation Tampa Bay will be at a most affordable price.
Lightning vs. Capitals NHL Betting Online Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning vs. Capitals NHL Betting Online Series Prediction: Lightning 3, Capitals 1
Catch highlights of the Lightning’s win over the Caps last Saturday!