San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 12/3/24

In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 3rd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 9-13-5 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 4-2 in their last game. San Jose scored the first four goals in the game and they were able to get the win, despite not scoring over the last 30 minutes. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 38-23, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Kunin, Smith, Ceci, and Ferraro, while Blackwood stopped 36 out of 38 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Sharks defeated Seattle again by a score of 8-5 but did lose to Ottawa before that. San Jose has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 10 goals, 18 assists, and 74 shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 5-8-3 with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 17-6-1 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Washington was tied at four in the third period, but they scored the next two goals to get the win. The Capitals outshot New Jersey by a total of 32-27, won 51.5% of the face-offs, and went 3-5 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Dubois, Mangiapane, McMichael, Raddysh, Chychrun, and Sandin, while Lindgren stopped 22 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Capitals won three games in a row against the Islanders, Lightning, and Panthers. Washington has scored 4.21 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with eight goals, 26 assists, and 39 shots on goal, while Logan Thompson is 10-1-1 with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year. 

Why the Sharks will beat the Capitals 

• The Sharks have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Capitals have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 12 of the Capitals’ last 13 games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Capitals have lost the second period in each of their last three games at Capital One Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last five road games following a road win has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four night games between the Sharks and Capitals has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 13 of the Capitals’ last 14 night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in eight of the Sharks’ last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Hendrix Lapierre has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last four night games.
• Jakub Vrana has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Sharks.
• Connor McMichael has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as home favorites.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Logan Couture has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances at Capital One Arena.
• Luke Kunin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Capitals.
• Jake Walman has recorded at least one point in eight of the Sharks’ last nine games as underdogs.

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they continue to be one of the best teams in the NHL. The Capitals are 8-4-1 at home this year, while the Sharks are 3-7-4 on the road. San Jose has won three of their last four games and the offense has looked better in those four games. Washington has been able to string four wins together, but the last three have been by just one goal and they have allowed at least four goals in each of those three. Take the Sharks +1.5 here.