Monday, March 7, 2011

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The division rival Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Washington won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Panthers on March 6. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -185 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Tampa Bay was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They lost as -135 favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 37-21-7 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing Montreal are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Washington: Team record: 36-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Washington home to Edmonton, Wednesday, March 9 Tampa Bay home to Chicago, Wednesday, March 9

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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