(Odds for the Washington Capitals ML is currently around 2.15.)
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-3 in their last 4. The Washington Capitals are 2-3. Right away I'm leaning towards the Capitals here as they are listed as underdogs despite playing at home and have a winning streak against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Washington. Yes I understand that the Tampa Bay Lightning have the best record in the Eastern Conference, I just don't care...
My pick is the Washington Capitals ML.
(I am currently in the negative with my picks. Game starts in about 2 hour 23 minutes.)