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Lightning Continue Playoff Push at Washington on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals CashBet Wagering Analysis

On Wednesday night TNT will offer an attractive matchup of recent Stanley Cup Champions.  Washington won its first and only Stanley Cup in 2018.  In comparison, Tampa Bay is the 2-time defending Cup champion.  For the past several seasons, both teams have been perennial top-tier NHL betting contenders.  Further, the Capitals have the current era’s greatest goal scorer in Alex Ovechkin.  By contrast, the Lighting features the NHL’s best goaltender in Andrei Vasilevskiy.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs are just one month away.  Teams are getting serious for the best two months of the year.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals Betting Information

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TV Coverage: TNT

Lightning vs. Capitals Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Lightning -1½ ( +170 ) 6½ ( -105 ) -145
Capitals +1½ ( -200 ) 6½ ( -115 ) +125
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, each team will draw its equal share of sportsbook support.  Tampa Bay offers strong value as a 2-time defending Stanley Cup champion on the road.  Playing on enemy ice against a strong team means the Lighting will get the best possible price.  In like manner, the Capitals will get a lower price at home based on such a strong visiting opponent.  Oddsmakers will be offering an honest line knowing that each team has plenty of cache with the gambling public.  Ultimately, Wise Guys will lean with the power underdog Bolts.

Lightning Prepares to Strike for Third Stanley Cup

Late on, Tampa Bay has gotten the cash in six of its last nine games.  Two of their previous eight matchups went under the Betting on NHL total.  Tampa Bay is too far behind the first-place Florida Panthers in the Atlantic Division race.  Still, the Lighting has the incentive of playing for the highest seed possible.  Home-ice advantage can still be had for the Bolts in most of the playoffs.

Overall, Tampa Bay stands at 43-18-6 straight up and 33-32 over/under.  The Lightning has NHL metrics of 9th for goal scoring, 15th for power play, 7th for goals against, and 9th for penalty killing.  Also, on on-road ice, the Lightning has a record of 22-12-2.  

Capital Punishment for Washington Opponents in Recent Days

Washington has seen the cashier’s cage in six of their last nine games.  Also, Washington cleared the pro hockey betting total in nine of their most recent ten outings.  Washington is locked into the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.  That is not likely to change in the next month.  Of great concern heading into the postseason is Washington’s secondary scoring and defense.

In sum, Washington is 37-21-10 straight up and 39-27 over/under.  The Capitals have NHL metrics of 12th for goal scoring, 20th for power-play efficiency, 13th for goals against, and 11th for penalty killing.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals Against the Spread

Specifically on the road, Tampa Bay is 4-2 against the spread.  The Lightning is 8-4 on the board in Eastern Conference games.  On the road, Tampa Bay is 2-9 under the total.  In Eastern Conference games, the Lightning is 1-6-1 under the number.

At home, Washington is 4-3 against the spread.  While in Eastern Conference games, the Capitals are 7-4 on the board.  At home, Washington is 6-2 over the total.  In Eastern Conference games, the Caps are 7-1 over the total

Tampa Bay is 5-4 against the line vs. Washington in this series.  And then the Lightning and Capitals are 5-4 over the total.  At Washington, the Lightning is 4-3 vs. the line.  Also, this series is 2-4-3 under the hockey betting total at Washington.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals CashBet Free Pick  

As was previously noted, Washington has had the NHL gambling advantage against the Capitals.  The Lighting will get the best possible price going up against a power home team.  With both teams in good form, Tampa Bay offers the better value.

Lightning at Capitals CashBet Best Bet: 

Tampa Bay Lightning

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