Washington vs Tampa Bay Prediction: Betting on the Total Over

Prediction for the NHL Washington vs Tampa Bay match, which will take place on November 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Ovechkin alone will not pull Washington out of the hole they are slowly sinking into. Alexander has scored eight goals and made five assists in 15 games, earning 13 points. Things are not so rosy for the Capitals in general. Before the game with Tampa Bay, they are 13th in the East and sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points. In the last two games, Washington defeated Edmonton by one puck (5-4) and then lost to Pittsburgh (1-4).

For last season's NHL finalist, Tampa Bay has been far too dismal. In 13 games, the Lightning has claimed seven wins and six losses, scoring 42-41. Thus, the Lightning is fighting for a place in the top 10 of the Eastern Conference and the top 4 of the Atlantic Division. Ovechkin is one of many looking good this season. Nikita Kucherov gained 21 points over 13 games, shooting six goals and making 15 assists, the third-best result in the NHL season. 

• Tampa Bay is averaging 3.23 goals per game.
• Washington has failed four of their last five games.

We expect an exciting confrontation between the teams, led by Alexander Ovechkin and Nikita Kucherov. Both teams are in a fighting mood, and obviously, no one will lose. Washington urgently needs to improve, as everyone expects their team to perform differently. Tampa Bay hasn't made their fans happy, either. The safest bet is TO, as recently, the opponents have not been playing consistently. Not so long ago, Washington defeated Edmonton, which Tampa lost to in the next game. We suggest that the opponents will reach the over. 

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