San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Looking to win big? The Sharks and Capitals face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks.

SAN JOSE SHARKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:

• Our projections indicate that the Capitals should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Capitals on the moneyline
• The Capitals should also cover at -1.5

Will the San Jose Defense Show Up on the Road?

After a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks are now 9-13-5. San Jose held a 1-0 lead at one point, but Vancouver scored with just 26 seconds left in the game to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the loss kept them from covering.

San Jose managed 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund scored his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened their account at 17:23 in the second period.

Granlund’s goal came at 18:43 in the third period, tying the game 2-2. Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund picked up assists on Granlund’s goal, bringing their season totals to 5 and 7 assists, respectively. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.

San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 17-6-1 this season. The Capitals took the lead in the first period but allowed four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter late in the third.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period.

In their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals registered 21 shots on goal and found the net twice, both in the first period. Alex Ovechkin scored his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal.

Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal. The Capitals struggled with 15 giveaways in the game.

Washington’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period, and after the Capitals took a 2-1 lead, they allowed three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more with just 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense struggled with only 2 takeaways and 20 hits.