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The Washington Capitals (3-3-1) are heavy favorites at home against the San Jose Sharks (0-7-1) on Sunday, October 29 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and MNMT. The Capitals are -225 on the moneyline to win, while the Sharks have +185 moneyline odds.
Tune in to ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and MNMT to watch the Capitals and the Sharks meet.
Capitals vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and MNMT
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and MNMT
- Favorite: Capitals (-225)
- Underdog: Sharks (+185)
- Over/under: 6
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Capitals and Sharks Betting Trends
- Washington and its opponents have scored a combined total of more than 6 goals two times this season (in seven games).
- San Jose has played three games this season with more than 6 goals.
- These two teams are scoring three goals per game between them, three fewer than this game’s over/under.
- These teams surrender a combined 7.4 goals per game, 1.4 more than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Capitals have been listed as a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 1-1 in those games.
- This season the Sharks have been an underdog in eight games, and failed to win any of them.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals offense’s 14 total goals (two per game) rank 30th in the NHL.
- The Capitals rank 16th in total goals against, giving up 3.6 goals per game (25 total) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (-11) ranks them 29th in the NHL.
- The Capitals have a 7.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 29th in the league.
- The Capitals’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 14 hits and 18.3 blocked shots per game.
- They are scoring at only a 2.0 goals-per-game average (14 total) during that time.
- Defensively, the Capitals have allowed 25 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Sharks Stats & Insights
- The Sharks have scored eight goals this season (one per game) to rank 32nd in the league.
- The Sharks have allowed 31 total goals (3.9 per game) to rank 30th.
- Their -23 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.
- The Sharks’ collective 4.2% shooting percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
- The Sharks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 16.6 hits and 20.1 blocked shots per game.
- They have put up only eight goals during that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Sharks have given up 30 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Alexander Ovechkin is one of Washington’s leading contributors with six points. He has two goals and four assists this season.
- John Carlson is another top contributor for Washington with five points (0.7 per game), scoring one goal and adding four assists.
- Charlie Lindgren has a record of 0-1-0. He has allowed four goals (4 goals against average) and recorded 31 saves.
Capitals Player Props
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- John Carlson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
Sharks Key Players to Watch
- Tomas Hertl is a top offensive contributor for his club with five points (0.6 per game). He has recorded one goal and four assists in eight games (playing 20:25 per game).
- Fabian Zetterlund is crucial for San Jose’s offense with three total points (0.4 per game), including two goals and one assist through eight games.
- Kaapo Kahkonen’s record stands at 0-3-0 on the season, allowing 11 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 107 saves with a .907 save percentage (28th in the league).
Sharks Player Props
Capitals vs. Sharks Injuries
- Capitals: Joel Edmundson: Hand (Out), Max Pacioretty: Achilles (Out), Nic Dowd: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Sharks: Jacob MacDonald: Undisclosed (Out), Mitchell Russell: Undisclosed (Out), Mikael Granlund: Lower Body (Out), Matt Benning: Lower Body (Questionable), Logan Couture: Lower Body (Out), Alexander Barabanov: Finger (Out)
Capitals vs. Sharks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Sharks (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6)
- Score Prediction:
Capitals 3 – Sharks 2
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