Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22

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The NHL regular season is underway, and fans are in for a treat as the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Washington Capitals. This game will take place at Capital One Arena on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Viewers can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Lightning enter this game with a record of 11-7-2. They rank second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Capitals have a record of 11-8-2 and are fifth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams are eager to improve their standings early in the season.

Lightning vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: +1.5 (-249)
    • Washington Capitals Puck Line: -1.5 (+200)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: +102
    • Washington Capitals MoneyLine: -123
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (Over -103, Under -117)

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off a strong performance against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 2-1. Nikita Kucherov played a key role with an assist, while Andrei Vasilevskiy was solid in goal with 24 saves. The team showed strength in defense with 19 blocks.

In recent games, the Lightning have been impressive, especially against the New Jersey Devils, winning 5-1. Jake Guentzel stood out with a hat trick, contributing significantly to the team’s success. The team’s power play was effective, scoring twice in that game.

Overall, the Lightning’s offense has been led by Jake Guentzel, who has 12 goals this season. Nikita Kucherov has also been a key player with 19 points. The team will look to continue their good form in upcoming games, backed by strong performances from their top skaters and goaltenders.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals are coming off a strong win against the Montreal Canadiens. They scored 8 goals with 35 shots on goal. Alex Ovechkin led the way with 3 goals and 1 assist.

In their recent games, the Capitals have shown a strong offensive presence. They scored 7 goals against the Edmonton Oilers with Tom Wilson contributing 2 goals. The team also blocked 25 shots in that game.

The Capitals rank 7th in goals scored this season with 68 goals. They are also ranked 8th for assists with 114. The team’s defense has been active, with 300 blocks this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored with a moneyline of -123 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have a moneyline of +102. The Capitals have strong goaltending stats, with a lower goals against value, ranking 3rd. The pick is for Washington to win, with a projected score of Capitals 4, Lightning 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, with Tampa Bay having 61 goals and Washington 68 goals this season. The recommended pick is over 6.0, with a projected total of 7 goals.