For the upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• This season, 12 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• 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 total of 6.5.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -265

• The Capitals have gone 6-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -265 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 72.6%.

Sharks Moneyline: +215

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

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, San Jose 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 34 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin has 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• With 24 points through 24 games (14 goals and 10 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
• In 12 games played this season, Logan Thompson (10-1-1) has given up 31 goals.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund has totaled 10 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 18 assists (0.7 per game), taking 2.7 shots per game and shooting 13.7%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 28 total points (one per game).
• William Eklund has made a big impact for San Jose this season with 22 points, thanks to four goals and 18 assists.
• Fabian Zetterlund has nine goals and 10 assists, for a season point total of 19.
• Mackenzie Blackwood has a 5-8-3 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (28th in the league). In 16 games, he has 430 saves, and has conceded 46 goals (3.1 goals against average).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Sharks’ Schedule

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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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