The Capitals are back to playing great defense. The result is an 8-1 record in their last nine games. Look for Washington to keep rolling and for the total to go UNDER. The Capitals are holding foes to an average of 1.6 goals per game in their last five games. That has moved their defensive rating from No. 3 to No. 2 on the season. Washington gives up 2.6 goals a game. The Capitals also give up the fifth-fewest shots on net. The Sharks, by contrast, permit the most shots on goal and rank 21st defensively. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. San Jose has had trouble putting the puck in the net against the Capitals, scoring only six times during the past four meetings. Yaroslav Askarov was outstanding in net for San Jose during November with a 1.88 GAA and .947 save percentage. Washington is going to keep the pace slow after beating the Kings, 3-1, in LA last night. Take the Capitals and the UNDER.
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Who was the public on? 57% of the public money was on San Jose Sharks to win on the moneyline. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Washington would win by a score of 4.1 to 2.0 with Washington winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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Washington at San Jose
10:00 PM Eastern
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Who was the public on? 74% of the public money was on Washington Capitals to win on the moneyline. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Washington would win by a score of 3.4 to 2.7 with Washington winning on the moneyline, San Jose winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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Washington at San Jose
5:00 PM Eastern
Washington is far from home from a 3-0 loss at the Kings. They're 10-8 over the last 18 games, losing as favorites of -110, -110, -215, -165, -186, and -120. It's also their fourth road game over the last six contests. While Washington is road-weary, San Jose plays its fourth consecutive home game. They come off a 4-2 victory over Chicago and are 3-3 over the last six, including wins as underdogs of +175 and +225. Play San Jose.
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Who was the public on? 72% of the public money was on Washington Capitals to win on the moneyline. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Washington would win by a score of 3.4 to 2.8 with Washington winning on the moneyline, San Jose winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 70% of the public money was on Washington Capitals to win on the moneyline. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Washington would win by a score of 2.1 to 1.6 with Washington winning on the moneyline, San Jose winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 71% of the public money was on Washington Capitals to win on the moneyline. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that San Jose would win by a score of 2.1 to 2.0 with San Jose winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.
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