Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

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The Capitals will play the Lightning on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024-25 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 2024-25 regular season with a 98.00 power ranking. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently posses a 94.67 power ranking as the season gets underway.
  • Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 2-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd 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 2024-25 regular season with a 2-1-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 4th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Washington Capitals rank 7th (26), with the Tampa Bay Lightning ranking 5th (28) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Washington Capitals stand 14th (18), while the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 9th (24) so far in the NHL 2024-25 regular season.
  • Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 5-1-0 record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 4-3-0 record in the first weeks of the regular season.

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Hocus pocus, the 2024-25 NHL season is now underway... The Washington Capitals are 5-1-0 and the Tampa Bay Lightning are 4-3-0... It's a magical matchup as they face off on Saturday, October 26th...

The Capitals have scored 26 goals while the Lightning have netted 28... Review the odds before the puck drops... Check out our hockey betting sportsbooks and look at the prop bets available below...

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Best Capitals at Lightning Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Capitals		Favorite

Tampa Bay Lightning
+140 BetMGM
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-165 BetMGM
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on the Tampa Bay Lightning at BetMGM. The Washington Capitals are the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on the Washington Capitals. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
6.5 o -110 BetMGM
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6.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 6.5 goals. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6.5 goals. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Capitals		Favorite

Tampa Bay Lightning
+1.5 -175 BetMGM
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-1.5 +145 BetMGM
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have a -1.5 +145 puck line at BetMGM OH. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Washington Capitals have a +1.5 -175 puck line at BetMGM OH. The Washington Capitals are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Saturday, October 26th, 2024?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Saturday, October 26th, 2024?

The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Saturday, October 26th, 2024?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +145 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -175 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Capitals
Lightning
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
+140-165
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 41.67%.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 62.26%.

Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Capitals
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes -200No +150Bet
Lightning
Total Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
3.5 o -1203.5 u -120Bet
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +6600Bet
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Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +4000Bet
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +5500Bet
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at TBL
10/26/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +3300Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 NHL Regular Season Standings - Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
Washington Capitals1913510.68427137952+27.07-3-16-2-00-06-3-1L1
Tampa Bay Lightning1810620.55622106655+11.06-1-14-5-10-15-3-2OT1

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
2024-25 Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds

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Capitals		+3000
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Lightning		+2000
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Washington Capitals & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game

  1. 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, October 26th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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