San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 12/3/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+125) Capitals (-150)

Capital One Arena is the location where the Washington Capitals (17-6-1) will try to defeat the San Jose Sharks (9-13-5) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Sharks at +125 and the Capitals are sitting at -150. The over/under is 6.

The San Jose Sharks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Kraken in their previous contest . The Sharks had a good offensive outing in this victory. In the game, they scored on 4 of the 23 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but didn't convert it into a score. San Jose compiled 4 mins in the box in this matchup.

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While playing at even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 75 goals while having 63 of their own. San Jose Sharks opponents have amassed 89 power play opportunities (3rd in pro hockey) and have notched 17 goals in those attempts. Concerning their scoring, the San Jose Sharks have notched 78 goals (11th in the NHL) so far this year and have conceded 92. San Jose has tried 746 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the year, they have accumulated 23 points and their points percentage is .426. The Sharks so far have had 869 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. San Jose has accumulated 83 power play opportunities and they have tallied 15 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 18.07%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Blackwood has participated in 212 matchups during his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 80-90-25 and he has gotten the start in 199 games. Opponents have notched 610 goals against Blackwood in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 3.32. Blackwood has had 6,357 shots taken against him and has amassed 5,747 total saves. His save percentage currently is .904 during his 11,038 minutes guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Blackwood has accounted for 106 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .533.

The last time they were on the ice, Washington squared up with the Devils in an outing where the Capitals ended up with the victory by a final of 6-5. The Capitals converted 6 goals of the 32 shots on goal they pursued. They had 5 power play chances in this game and scored 3 out of those chances.

The Capitals have accumulated 84 goals at even strength and 17 goals (8th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Washington has put up 694 shots (19th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 14.55%, while allowing their opponents 670 shots. During this campaign, the Washington Capitals have earned a total of 101 goals, 35 points, as well as a points percentage of .729. They have allowed 69 goals to be scored by of a combination of 56 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 75 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.67%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.33% on their oppositions 78 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Logan Thompson patrolling the crease. Thompson is the owner of a career record of 66-33-12 and has participated in 115 contests. Thompson's quality start rate is 57.9% and he has 62 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has accounted for 3,055 stops out of the 3,350 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .912. His opposition is averaging 2.97 goals per game and he has relinquished 295 goals in total. He has been a starter 107 games and has accumulated 5,952 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take San Jose (+125)

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