NHL · Saturday, October 3
Capitals vs Lightning Betting Odds – Saturday, October 3
Last game: Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay, FL
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 3:27 AM ET
NHL
Saturday, October 3
7:00 PM EDT
@ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay, FL
Final: Capitals 1, Lightning 3
- Tampa Bay Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals at -1900
- Expected total is 6.5 goals, up from the opening 6
- Capitals D K. Demo is Likely plays
Capitals vs Lightning odds
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 9, 3:27 AM ETBet at Fanduel
How has the line moved?
| Captured | Lightning spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM EDT | -1.5 | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 1:30 AM EDT | -1.5 | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2, 8:01 AM EDT | -1.5 | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2:32 PM EDT | -1.5 | 6.5 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 9:02 PM EDT | -1.5 | 6.5 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 3:33 AM EDT | -1.5 | 6.5 |
Lightning spread
Total (over/under)
Capitals vs Lightning team comparison
| Capitals | Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Record | 2-1 |
| 1-1 | Record | 2-1 |
| 0.500 | Win % | 0.667 |
| — | Home record | — |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 1 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Capitals | K. Demo | D | Likely plays | Knee | Thu, Oct 8, 6:33 AM EDT |
| Capitals | K. Demo | RW | Likely out | Ankle | Thu, Oct 8, 4:33 AM EDT |
| Capitals | C. Draft | LW | Injury reserve | Groin | Thu, Oct 8, 5:33 PM EDT |
 Lightning | K. Sample | G | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 5:33 PM EDT |
| Lightning | C. Preview | RW | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Thu, Oct 8, 11:33 AM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Capitals at Lightning. Check back closer to game time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured in Capitals vs Lightning?
Tampa Bay Lightning were favoured by 1.5 goals (-1.5)
What is the spread for Capitals vs Lightning?
Lightning -1.5, Capitals +1.5. Opened at -1.5 for Lightning
What time is Capitals vs Lightning?
No game is currently scheduled
What is Capitals vs Lightning head-to-head record?
Capitals 0, Lightning 1 in recent games