On Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are slated to face off against the San Jose Sharks at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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Capitals vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals 14 times.
• In San Jose’s 27 games this season, 12 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The Capitals score 4.21 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.89, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• The 6.3 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -265

• The Capitals have gone 6-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -265 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 72.6% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +215

• San Jose has nine wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 27 times).
• The Sharks have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +215 or longer (in 13 such games).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 31.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, San Jose 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, recording 34 points in 24 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin has 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 25 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 10 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 31 goals with 318 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund’s 10 goals and 18 assists in 25 games give him 28 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• William Eklund is pivotal for San Jose’s attack with 22 total points (0.8 per game), including four goals and 18 assists through 26 games.
• Fabian Zetterlund has nine goals and 10 assists for Washington.
• Mackenzie Blackwood has a record of 5-8-3 in 16 games this season, conceding 46 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 430 saves and a .903 save percentage, 28th in the league.

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Washington vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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