Washington expects to have Logan Thompson back in the net following a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh when backup Charlie Lindgren allowed four goals. Thompson is 6-3-0 with a sparkling 1.45 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage. The Capitals have won four of the past six meetings, and they have gone UNDER 10 of 15 against Eastern Conference opponents. Tampa Bay has lost seven of eight versus the Eastern Conference, and it has stayed UNDER four of six against the Metropolitan Division. The Lightning are on an 8-3 UNDER run overall. The Capitals won the first meeting 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 14. Take the Capitals and the UNDER.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on November 08, 2025 at 12:10PM ET.
Washington at Tampa Bay
November 8, 2025
1.5 units on Washington +133 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.5)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 6 -115 (risk 1 to return 1.87)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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