The Capitals will play the Sharks on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 98.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks head into this game with a 90.67 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 7-4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks possess a 9-4-3 record as a home team. That record ranks them 2nd in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 4th (91) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the San Jose Sharks, currently rank 13th (80) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 22nd (70) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the San Jose Sharks have given up 87 goals this season, ranking them 8th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the San Jose Sharks owning a 1-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 16-9-2 record and the San Jose Sharks hold a 13-11-3 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The 2025-26 NHL season is now underway...
The Washington Capitals, with a 16-9-2 standing, face the San Jose Sharks...
Capitals have a 0.593 win percentage, while Sharks have a 0.481 win percentage...
Analyze the odds before game begins... See this game's prop bets below...
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May the best team... (with a sprinkle of magic)... prevail in this clash of titans!
Best Capitals at Sharks Odds
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Capitals
Sharks
10:08pm EST | -150+125 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 44.44%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 60%.
Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at SJS 10:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Macklin Celebrini
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at SJS 10:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 27 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0.593 | 34 | 16 | 91 | 70 | +21.0 | 9-5-1 | 7-4-1 | 0-2 | 8-1-1 | W5 |
| San Jose Sharks | 27 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0.481 | 29 | 12 | 80 | 87 | -7.0 | 9-4-3 | 4-7-0 | 1-1 | 5-5-0 | W1 |
Washington Capitals & San Jose Sharks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +50000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & San Jose Sharks Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 10:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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