Bet on Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals on Ice Hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win with odds of -165 compared to Washington Capitals at +145. Tampa Bay's stronger recent form, including a 10-7-2 record and potent offense led by Nikita Kucherov, contrasts with Washington's struggles and a 2-6-2 record in their last 10 games, making Lightning the likely winner.

The match starts at 12:00 PM Eastern Time on November 23, 2025.

The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., which has a seating capacity of approximately 18,573 and is known for its vibrant atmosphere during NHL games.

Prediction favors Tampa Bay Lightning to cover the -1.5 puck line at +165 odds due to their offensive firepower and Washington's defensive weaknesses. Tampa Bay's home dominance and recent form support this, while Washington's offense beyond Ovechkin has been inconsistent.

In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Tampa Bay Lightning hold a slight edge with 6 wins to Washington Capitals' 4. Recent matchups have seen Tampa Bay scoring an average of 3 goals per game against Washington, who average slightly less, reflecting Tampa Bay's offensive advantage.