Tuesday’s game that pits the Washington Capitals against the San Jose Sharks, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 14 times.
• A total of 12 of San Jose’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 4.21 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.89, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 6.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -296

• In the eight times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 6-2 in those games.
• Washington is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -296.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 74.7% in this matchup.

Sharks Moneyline: +237

• San Jose has pulled off an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 27 games as the underdog).
• The Sharks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +237 or longer (in nine chances).
• San Jose has a 29.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, San Jose 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With eight goals and 26 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (34 points).
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is excelling for Washington through 18 games.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 25 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
• Logan Thompson (10-1-1) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Washington.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund’s 10 goals and 18 assists in 25 games give him 28 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• William Eklund is pivotal for San Jose’s attack with 22 total points (0.8 per game), including four goals and 18 assists through 26 games.
• Fabian Zetterlund has nine goals and 10 assists for Washington.
• Mackenzie Blackwood has a .903 save percentage (28th in the league), with 430 total saves, while conceding 46 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 5-8-3 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

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Washington vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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