Sharks vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Feb 12, 2023

The Washington Capitals face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Sunday, beginning at 1:30PM ET.

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

Who will win Sharks vs. Capitals?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Sharks-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 62% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+145), Sharks +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Capitals -175, Sharks +152
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-108/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +152, where you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sharks vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +152 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

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

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Sharks vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Capitals? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Meier an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Sharks star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 8.6% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 6.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.6% probability
• Logan Couture: 4.8% probability
• Nick Bonino: 3.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.0% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.0% probability
• Nicklas Backstrom: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 42.5% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 33.2% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 29.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 25.4% probability
• Nick Bonino: 18.0% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 39.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 27.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 24.6% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 22.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 22.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Sharks vs. Capitals on Sunday February 12, 2023.

Sharks vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Capitals and Sharks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:30PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Sunday February 12, 2023
• Time: 1:30PM ET / 10:30AM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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