New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming game, two Metropolitan Division teams, the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals, will face off in Washington D.C. Both teams are coming off recent
Game outlook
In this upcoming game, two Metropolitan Division teams, the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals, will face off in Washington D.C. Both teams are coming off recent games, with the Rangers winning 2-1 against Boston and the Capitals losing 4-3 to Minnesota in a shootout. In their last 10 meetings, the Rangers have won 7 out of the 10 games, but the Capitals won the most recent matchup on October 29, 2024 with a score of 5-3. Washington is the betting favorite with odds opening at -158 and the line has remained steady. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and earn two points in the standings.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers +138 | Capitals -158
Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-180) | Capitals -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 61%.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers recently ended a losing streak by defeating the Bruins in a low-scoring game. Currently, they are tied for seventh in the Metropolitan Division and are 18 points behind the top spot. Their offense is ranked 23rd in the league, averaging 2.78 goals per game, while their defense is ranked 18th, allowing 3.08 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 23rd at 17.8%, but they excel at killing penalties, ranking 3rd with an 84.9% success rate. The Rangers managed to secure a 2-1 victory against the Bruins, with Mika Zibanejad and Brett Berard scoring the goals. Jonathan Quick made 32 saves in the win. With a power ranking of 32, New York is ranked 23rd in offense, 20th in defense, and holds a record of 7-6 this season.