The Washington Capitals will look to grab a road win when they take on the Rangers in New York at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in NHL betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Rangers as -115 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 6 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
A 3.4-2.2 result in favor of the Rangers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Rangers currently sport a record of 19-13-4. The Washington Capitals are 22-13-2. Betting totals have seen the Rangers post a 21-14-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Capitals have gone 20-17 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 23 (New York Rangers) and the No. 12 (Washington Capitals) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.25 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 19.83% while the Capitals defense kills off 78.91% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington was a 3-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Golden Knights. They lost as +115 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
New York lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Maple Leafs on December 23. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at +105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Washington is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
- Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 19 games on the road
- NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- NY Rangers is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 7 games
- NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Boston, Thursday, December 28th
New York at Detroit, Friday, December 29th
