Sharks vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - October 29, 2023

NHL action continues on Sunday at 5:00PM ET as the San Jose Sharks take on the favored Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' prediction for Sunday's Sharks vs. Capitals matchup, as well as the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Sharks vs. Capitals

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Sharks-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 64% chance of beating the Sharks.

More: Betting Guide for Sharks vs. Capitals

Sharks vs. Capitals Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+115), Sharks +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Capitals -225, Sharks +188
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-115)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Capitals are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with +115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +188, where you can put down $100 to profit $188, earning a total payout of $288, if they win.

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

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) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Sharks vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +188 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -115 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Sharks vs. Capitals Prediction

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Sharks vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 43.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 6.4% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 6.0% probability
• Nico Sturm: 4.9% probability
• William Eklund: 4.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.2% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.0% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.7% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 31.9% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 30.7% probability
• William Eklund: 24.7% probability
• Nico Sturm: 23.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 43.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 32.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 29.1% probability
• Tom Wilson: 28.6% probability
• John Carlson: 24.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Sharks vs. Capitals on Sunday October 29, 2023.

Sharks vs. Capitals Preview

Sunday's matchup between the Capitals and Sharks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Sunday October 29, 2023
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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