Lightning vs. Capitals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov. 8

Updated Nov. 8, 2025 6:13 p.m. ET

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Nikita Kucherov and Tom Wilson will lead the way for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals, respectively, when the two teams play on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about the Lightning-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lightning vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
TV: ESPN+
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Lightning vs Capitals Betting Information
Favorite	Puck Line	Favorite Puck Line Odds	Underdog Puck Line Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Lightning	-1.5	170	-205	5.5	-130	110	-148	+124

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Lightning vs. Capitals Prediction

ATS Pick: Lightning (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Lightning 4 - Capitals 2

Lightning vs. Capitals Betting Insights

In seven games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
Washington's games this season have had over 5.5 goals eight of 14 times.
These teams rack up 5.9 goals per match between them, 0.4 more than this game's total.
Combined, these teams allow 5.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's total.
In terms of goals scored, the Lightning are 17th in the league, and the Capitals are 22nd.
The Lightning are eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are first.

Lightning Stats

The Lightning's 43 total goals (3.1 per game) make them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
Tampa Bay has conceded 39 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in NHL action in terms of the fewest goals against.
Their goal differential (+4) ranks 12th in the league.
The seven power-play goals Tampa Bay has recorded this season (to rank 24th in the NHL) have come on 48 chances.
The Lightning have the league's 26th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.58%).

Lightning Leaders

Name	Games	Goals	Assists	Points	Giveaways	Takeaways	Faceoff Win %
Nikita Kucherov	12	7	7	14	19	4	-
Jake Guentzel	14	5	8	13	12	5	51.9%
Brandon Hagel	14	6	6	12	20	7	16.7%
Anthony Cirelli	14	7	4	11	7	5	47.3%
Victor Hedman	14	0	11	11	25	5	-

Lightning Player Props

Capitals Stats

With 40 goals (2.9 per game), the Capitals have the league's 22nd-ranked offense.
Washington has the best defense in the league, giving up 34 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
With a goal differential of +6, they are 10th-best in the league.
With seven power-play goals (on 46 chances), Washington ranks 24th in the NHL.
The Capitals have the league's 25th-ranked power-play percentage (15.22).