Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks 3/4/23 – On Saturday night, the Washington Capitals travel to SAP Center to take on the San Jose Sharks. Washington boasts a record of 30-27-6 while San Jose boasts an 18-32-12 record. These two teams have met once this season – with San Jose emerging victorious. However, NHL betting experts want the Washington Capitals to lead the game.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks
Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: SAP Center at San Jose
TV: ESPN+
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Betting Odds
Capitals
Moneyline: -130
Puckline: -1.5 (+188)
Total: 6 over (-103)
Sharks
Moneyline: +105
Puckline: +1.5 (-238)
Total: 6 under (-119)
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Analysis
Washington Capitals was the favorite in their last game and came from behind to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime, but couldn’t quite cover the puckline. Recently, Washington has struggled offensively; scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. They rank 22nd for goals per game and 17th in shots per contest while defense and goaltending have both been strong for them; ranking 13th and 10th respectively in goals against per game and shots against per game respectively. Washington sits sixth in Metro Division and could potentially grab a Wild Card spot within the Eastern Conference; however, more from their offense will be necessary if this position can be secured.
San Jose Sharks had been a favorite in their previous game but lost 6-3 against the St. Louis Blues. The offense has struggled recently for San Jose, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. San Jose ranks 23rd in goals per game and 24th in shots per game while their defense has been average but goaltending has been an issue; ranking 29th for goals against per game and 15th for shots against per game respectively. With these results in mind, San Jose finds itself sitting second last in the Pacific Division and will miss the postseason once again.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Against the Spread
Washington are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games. Washington are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against San Jose. Washington are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games on the road. Washington are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose’s last 10 games. San Jose are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose’s last 9 games against Washington. San Jose are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home. San Jose are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Free Pick
San Jose has struggled mightily at home, where Washington boasts superior defense and goaltending. Washington is in contention for the postseason while San Jose has no chance of making it there; thus, Washington will come out on top in this matchup. The Capitals will secure victory with ease as per NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+188)
