The Tampa Bay Lightning (44-27-8) visit the Washington Capitals (37-31-11) Saturday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lightning vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Road team has won both meetings this season, while Over-Under has split
The Lightning are mathematically alive for the No. 3 spot in the Atlantic Division, but they need to win out, while the Toronto Maple Leafs must lose their remaining 3 games.
The Lightning picked up the 2-1 win in a shootout as a moderate favorite (-145) Dec. 23 in the nation’s capital as the Under (6.5) cashed.