The San Jose Sharks get a visit from the Washington Capitals in NHL Betting Odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, San Jose sat as -111 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.6 win for the Capitals on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sharks sit at 37-24-6 on the season; in comparison, the Washington Capitals are currently 49-13-5. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 36-26-5 OU, and Washington is 26-26-15 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Washington injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 9-ranked San Jose Sharks and the No. 7-rated Washington Capitals in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 2.96 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.31 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 22.22% while the Capitals defense kills off 84.29% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Kings. They lost as +117 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 3-0 loser as they battled the Devils at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +225 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Washington is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
- Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- Washington is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Jose
- Washington is 2-11-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
- San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of San Jose's last 23 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Carolina, Tuesday, March 15th
San Jose home to Boston, Tuesday, March 15th
