The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between San Jose and Washington Capitals on Saturday, with the host Sharks trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Washington Capitals in this one, they Capitals listed earlier today as underdogs of 118 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.6-1.8 win for the Sharks 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 San Jose Sharks are 36-22-9 so far on the season. The Washington Capitals, meanwhile, are 37-23-7. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen San Jose go 26-40-1 and the Capitals go 38-28-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Washington injuries news.
This game puts the San Jose Sharks, most recently No. 27 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Washington Capitals, who rate a No. 9 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 15-ranked offense (2.96 goals per game) against a Washington Capitals defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.99 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.23% rate while the Capitals have a 79.55% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Washington was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Kings. Bettors on Los Angeles at -129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
The Sharks were a 2-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at -145 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Winnipeg, Monday, March 12th
San Jose home to Detroit, Monday, March 12th