Hockey bettors look for value at HP Pavilion on Saturday as host San Jose battles the Washington Capitals in hockey odds action.

San Jose will face the 21-15-2 Capitals. In totals betting, the Sharks are 16-21 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Capitals are 21-17 favoring the OVER.



View Washington vs San Jose Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 6-ranked Sharks and the No. 13-rated Capitals in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits San Jose's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.9 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 17.3% while the Capitals defense kills off 82.8% of their penalties.

Washington won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Flames on January 3. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

San Jose won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blue Jackets on January 5. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -205 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.


Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Calgary are 3-3-1
After a win are 5-5

San Jose Sharks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Columbus are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few Capitals at Sharks trends to consider:
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
San Jose is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games at home


Next up:
Washington at Los Angeles, Monday, January 9
San Jose at Minnesota, Tuesday, January 10