| MATCHUP | San Jose Sharks | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-19-3 | 24-17-6 |
| Spread | +1.5 -148 | -1.5 124 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 54 points this season with a 24-17-6 record, and are 25-22 ATS and 21-24 in over/under. They have a 14-8-3 home record and a 10-9-3 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home overtime win over the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road win over the Predators, a 5-1 road win over the Blackhawks, and a 4-1 home loss to the Stars.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 15.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 77.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 42 points, also leading the team in goals with 22, while John Carlson leads the team in assists with 26. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 17-12-4 record, with 2.34 GAA and .916 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 7-5-2 record, with 3.13 GAA and .888 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 49 points this season with a 23-19-3 record, and are 30-15 ATS and 26-18 in over/under. They have a 13-9-3 home record and a 10-10 road record and are sitting 4th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 7-2 home loss to the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 5-4 home overtime win over the Stars, a 4-3 road overtime win over the Kings, and a 5-2 home win over the Blue Jackets.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.13 goals per game and are scoring 20.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.58 goals per game and are killing 77.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 70 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, adding a team-high 46 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 16-11-1 record, with 3.54 GAA and .891 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 7-8-2 record, with 3.12 GAA and .890 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: January 15, 2026
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won nine of their last 10 home games after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have lost seven of their last eight road games following a home loss.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 home games after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Capitals have lost two of their last three games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The road team has covered the puck line in 12 of the last 14 games between the Sharks and Capitals.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Capital One Arena.
- The Sharks have won the first period in each of their last four road games against the Capitals.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last nine games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between the Sharks and Capitals at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last nine night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 Thursday games.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
- Ethen Frank has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Alexander Wennberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last six road games.
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last five road games.
- Macklin Celebrini ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (14) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.33%).
- The Washington Capitals are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The San Jose Sharks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.58).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Sharks vs Capitals Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Capitals won 7-1 on the road but both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Sharks vs Capitals Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -195 home favorites. The Capitals have been the better team this season and have been better at home, but they have been struggling lately, as they are 4-5 in their last 9 games. On the flip side, the Sharks have been playing good hockey this season and are 6-2 in their last 8 games, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take the Sharks by +1.5 goals in this one.