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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks - NHL
by Stephen Abiola | in NHL Picks
Washington Capitals (38-12-8) and Tampa Bay Lightning (33-20-4) will face off at the Capital One Arena on Friday night. Both Eastern Conference teams are doing well in their respective divisions, setting up an exciting clash. The Capitals are first in the Metropolitan Division with 84 points from 58 matches. However, they have looked shaky lately, going 5-2-3 in their last 10 assignments. The Capitals will be looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss to the Flames at home when they face the Blues before hosting Tampa Bay. The Lightning are in fine form after sweeping aside their last six opponents to sit comfortably in third spot in the Atlantic Division. They have 70 points, just 4 behind Maple Leafs and 3 behind the Panthers. The Lightning can smell a chance to strike.
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Tampa Bay Lightning - Washington Capitals Key Points
- The Lightning have won seven of their previous eight matches.
- The Lightning have won three of their last four away games.
- The Capitals are 3-1-1 in their last five matches.
- The Capitals are 5-2-3 in their last 10 games against Atlantic Division teams.
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Our Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals Prediction
Both teams have been great on both ends of the ice. The Capitals have scored an average of 3.66 goals this season while giving up 2.52. Tampa Bay Lightning have also looked unstoppable in attack, scoring an average of 3.58 goals this season. That record is only bettered by the Capitals in the Eastern Conference. However, they have been a little sloppy at the back, averaging 2.70 goals against per game. The Capitals have won three of their last four meetings with the Lightning while covering the spread in four of their last five clashes. The Capitals have also been victorious in three of their previous four home games against Tampa Bay. Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Expect an explosive game with over 6.5 goals.
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