Free NHL Pick: Washington Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks Odds: December 30th 2009

Free NHL Pick: Washington Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks o6.0 (-105 NHL odds)
Wed December 30th 2009 10:05p
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The scoreboard operator should be kept busy tonight when the San Jose Sharks host the Washington Capitals in what should turn out to be one of the more entertaining games of the season, not to mention a potential Stanly Cup Finals preview.

The Sharks have played phenomenally well at home as usual, going 11-2-5 at HP Pavillion. They are averaging a hefty 3.22 goals per game at The Tank, and although they do not face Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals very often, they did light the lamp all night in a 7-2 triumph the only time Washington visited here last season.

Furthermore, this Sharks team is scoring more goals than recent years, as Patrick Marleau (25) and Danny Heatley (23) are both in the 20s already in goals scored and Joe Thornton leads the entire NHL in both points (54) and assists (44).

Meanwhile, the Capitals lead the league in goals at 3.60 goals per game overall, and they do not lose much potency on the road, where they average 3.38 goals. They will also be motivated by this chance to strut their stuff vs. one of the Western elite teams. While the Sharks usually play good defense, we do not think there is a team in the league that can contain a motivated Caps team, an Washibgton has scored at least three goals in seven of their last eight games.

Do not be surprised if both teams score at least three goals here, ensuring a safe Over.

NHL Free Pick: Capitals, Sharks Over 6 (-105)