NHL Betting Line Favors the New York Rangers over the Washington Capitals Tuesday

Washington Capitals

vs

New York Rangers
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Washington Capitals dueling the New York Rangers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The New York Rangers were listed earlier today as -145 moneyline Favorite at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.

Computer Prediction: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Pick

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.5-3.1 win for the Rangers on Tuesday. 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 Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Capitals will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 17-10-6 this season, while the Rangers are 17-10-4. Washington is 15-17-1 against the total, while New York is 16-12-3 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Rangers rated this week at No. 7 and the Washington Capitals sitting at No. 2.

How Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Stats Matchup

The game also pits New York's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.61 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 15.79% while the Capitals defense kills off 77.78% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Washington was a 2-1 Sportsbook at home against the Senators. Bettors on Washington at -189 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

New York won its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Hurricanes on December 21. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -230 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Betting Odds Trends

Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games on the road
NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Rangers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers's last 7 games when playing Washington

Next Betting Matchups

Washington at Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 27th
New York home to New Jersey, Saturday, December 27th

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