Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 3/15/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-196) Sharks (+162)

The Washington Capitals (43-14-8) are traveling to SAP Center on Saturday where they will take on the San Jose Sharks (17-40-9). The line on this contest has the Capitals at -196 while the Sharks are priced at +162. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 7-4 win over the Ducks their last time out. Washington amassed 4 minutes in the box in this outing. The Capitals had a impressive offensive output in the victory. Furthermore, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but didn't get a goal. In the game, they netted 7 of the 43 shots they put on goal.

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At even strength, the Capitals have given up 134 goals while having 196 themselves. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 192 power play tries (8th in the NHL) and have racked up 34 goals in those attempts. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 238 goals (1st in hockey) on the season and have surrendered 168. Washington has attempted 1,805 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.2%. For the season, they have accumulated 94 points and their points percentage comes in at .723. The Capitals so far have had 1,772 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .905. Washington steps onto the ice with 180 power play opportunities and they have tallied 42 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 23.33%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Logan Thompson. Opponents have scored 351 goals against Thompson in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.50. Thompson has been in net for 140 matchups during his hockey career. His save percentage is at .913 during his 6,014 mins played. He has compiled an overall mark of 84-36-16 and he has started in 131 games. For his professional hockey career, Thompson has 79 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .603. Thompson has had 4,034 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,683 saves.

In their last game, San Jose opposed the Predators in an outing where the Sharks were on the wrong end of the score by a final of 3-2. They had 2 power play chances in this game but didn't score a goal. The Sharks earned 2 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they tried.

For the season, the San Jose Sharks have accounted for 172 goals, 43 points, and a points percentage of .326. They have permitted 244 goals to be scored by way of 190 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they were shorthanded. The Sharks have accumulated 135 goals at even strength and 37 goals (20th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have earned 187 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 19.79%. San Jose has tried 1,798 shots (23rd in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.57%, while allowing the other team 2,094 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 73.66% on their opponents 205 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Alexandar Georgiev in net. He has recorded 7,638 saves out of 8,449 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .904. Georgiev has earned a career record of 148-104-23 and has played in 293 contests. He was named a starter in 278 games and has played for a total of 14,427 minutes. Georgiev's quality start percentage is 50.0% and he has 139 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 3.37 goals per game and he has relinquished 811 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington (-196)

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