The Washington Capitals (10-5-2), fourth in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, look to win their fourth consecutive road game on Monday night as they play the San Jose Sharks (4-15-2), eighth in the Pacific Division. Washington is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games, but coming off of a 5-0 loss at home to the Edmonton Oilers, while the Sharks recently upset the Vancouver Canucks 4-3.
Capitals vs Sharks Picks
- Pick: Sharks +1.5 (-140)
Darcy Kuemper (3.04 GAA, .892 save percentage) is the likely starting goaltender for the Capitals, while Mackenzie Blackwood (3.80 GAA, .897 save percentage) is projected to start in goal for the Sharks. Let’s take a closer look at the NHL odds and predictions for the Capitals vs. Sharks betting analysis.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Odds
Capitals vs Sharks Information
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks
Location of the game: SAP Center in San Jose, California
Time & Date: Monday, November 27 at 10:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Recent Scores
The Washington players had nothing to celebrate on Saturday as they lost 5-0 to the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton outshot the Washington Capitals 35-25 and backup Charlie Lindgren allowed all five goals. Washington had won five in a row before losing to the Oilers.
San Jose has been at least somewhat respectable since its horrible start to the season. They’re 4-5-1 in their last 10 NHL games and coming off of a shocking 4-3 win over the Canucks, one of the best NHL teams this season. Kaapo Kahkonen made 30 saves in the victory and Mikael Granlund and Tomas Hertl each had two points.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Betting Analysis
Capitals Cruising on the Road
Washington has played most of its NHL schedule at home this season, but they’ve been great when they’ve had to hit the road. For the Capitals vs. Sharks betting analysis, Washington is 3-1-1 in its five road games this season and has won three in a row away from home. While they’re hardly among the NHL expert picks to contend for the Stanley Cup, the Capitals have fared above expectations this season, even without Nicklas Backstrom and a poor start from Alex Ovechkin.
The Capitals rank second last in goals per game (2.41), so scoring has been a big issue, but they’re ninth in goals allowed (2.82) and, prior to the Oilers game, had allowed just nine goals in its last five games. Ovechkin leads the team in NHL player stats with 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) and only two other players – Dylan Strome and John Carlson – have 10 or more points.
Sharks Becoming Tougher to Play
San Jose is still 0-9 on the road and has some of the worst road stats in NHL history. But the San Jose Sharks lines have been performing relatively well at home. The Sharks are 4-6-2 at the SAP Center this season and 4-1-1 in their last five home games.
Hertl leads the Sharks in scoring with 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) and will likely be a great trade deadline acquisition for one of the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup later this season. Defenseman Calen Addison is second on the team in scoring with nine points (0 goals, 9 assists). Mike Hoffman has eight points (6 goals, 2 assists) and has scored in three consecutive games.
Updates
T.J. Oshie and Max Pacioretty are on the NHL injury report for the Capitals. Oshie, who was injured last week, has just two points in 17 games this season. Pacioretty has yet to play. San Jose is without Logan Couture, Jan Rutta, Filip Zadina, and Alexander Barabanov.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The Capitals are betting favorites in the Capitals vs. Sharks betting analysis with -215 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+120) puck line odds. The Sharks are +180 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-140) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5.
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Betting Prediction
- Pick: Sharks +1.5 (-140)
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