The San Jose Sharks will head to Washington D.C. to take on the Capitals in this non-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern from the Capital One Arena.
The Sharks come into this game on a two-game losing streak, with their last loss coming at the hands of the Lightning by a score of 1-7. Washington lost their last game as well, but it was a much tougher contest, losing to the Vegas Golden Knights 0-1.
Sharks at Capitals Betting Stats
Looking at the San Jose Sharks stats
The Sharks are in a tough spot as of late. In their last ten games, the Sharks are averaging just two goals a game, and that comes with a game where they were able to score six goals.
The Sharks are currently in fifth place in the Pacific Division, just nine points out of first place. If the Sharks are going to catch up, they are going to have to find ways to get pucks in the net, currently bottom 10 in the NHL at 2.71 goals per game.
Timo Meier is the offensive leader for the Sharks. He has a team-high 46 points, scoring 21 goals and assisted on 25 others. Meier has recorded at least a single point in eight of his last ten games and recorded a five-goal game on January 17th.
Outside of Meier, the Sharks only have five other players who have surpassed 20 total points.
Looking at the Washington Capitals stats
The Capitals are in a back and forth routine with wins and losses. In their last four games, they are 2-2, and they have all been decided by a single goal. The Capitals are currently five points back from the Rangers in the Metropolitan Division.
The Capitals are finally getting healthier as well, as they once were at eight or more people on their injury report; the Capitals finally have it down to three.
Alex Ovechkin, one of hockey’s best players, is leading the Capitals with 58 total points. Of those 58 points, he has scored 29 goals and assisted on 29 others. Evgeny Kuznetsov is also playing solid hockey as he has racked up 41 total points, scoring 13 goals and assisting on 28 others.
The Capitals’ offense is right around the middle of the NHL, averaging 3.12 goals per game.
Betting Trends for San Jose Sharks at Washington Capitals
- The Sharks have won four of their last ten games.
- The under for total goals has hit six times in the Sharks’ last ten games.
- The Capitals have won three of their last ten games.
- The Capitals have split the over/under for their last ten games.
Who to Bet Sharks at Capitals
The Sharks are a perfect split, 10-10 on the road this season. They are 2-3 in their last five away games. They are averaging 3.0 goals in their last five away games.
The Capitals have been better at home, with a 12-6-4-1 record on home ice. The Capitals are 2-3 in their last five home games.
Injuries are going to play a big part in this decision. The Sharks have a seven-man injured reserve list, while the Capitals are down to just three. When making your NHL picks, take the Washington Capitals moneyline.
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