Capitals vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Mar 4, 2023

The San Jose Sharks square off with the Washington Capitals in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Capitals vs. Sharks, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Sharks?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Capitals-Sharks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 57% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Capitals vs. Sharks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-190), Capitals -1.5 (+170)
• Moneyline: Sharks +135, Capitals -155
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Capitals, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +170.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +135, which means you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +135 via PointsBet (0.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Capitals vs. Sharks Probabilities

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Capitals vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Sharks? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Sharks.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Capitals star is a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.4% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.4% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.9% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 7.8% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.3% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.2% probability
• Andreas Johnsson: 3.5% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 43.3% probability
• Tom Wilson: 29.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 27.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 25.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 25.2% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 38.9% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 29.3% probability
• Logan Couture: 27.9% probability
• Andreas Johnsson: 19.6% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 18.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Capitals vs. Sharks on Saturday March 4, 2023.

Capitals vs. Sharks 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Sharks and Capitals at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Saturday March 4, 2023
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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