With time ticking down on the NHL’s regular season, the Washington Capitals still have plenty of work to do with three teams ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings. Sportsbook as a -165 favorite tonight in New York, they have a great opportunity to make up some ground vs a Rangers team that’s allowed the fifth-most goals in the NHL since the all-star break.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Rangers’ last six games with one day off between games.
- The Rangers are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games as an underdog.
- The Capitals have allowed 130 goals on the road this season — the fourth-most in the NHL.
Given the Rangers’ defensive inefficiencies, it’s no surprise to see the game open with a total of 6 goals but Washington’s recent history indicates that the total might not be high enough. Bettors will be interested to know that five of the Capitals’ last six games have gone OVER 6 goals with those games having an average combined score of 7.67.
If you’re thinking upset, pump the brakes and consider that the Caps are a hot bet in this spot, winning five of their last six as a road favorite, outscoring their opponents 21-11 in the five wins. A smaller sample size also has them heating up as a -1.5 puckline wager vs the Rangers, as they’ve covered in three of the last four games in the matchup.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Capitals were listed as -165 favorites on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 6 before betting started earlier on Monday at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.3-2.3 win for the Capitals. 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 bring a 33-34-8 record to the battle against the 44-24-7 Capitals. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New York go 42-31-2 so far and the Capitals go 43-31-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Washington injuries news.
The Capitals-Rangers odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 24 in the current OddsShark poll, while Washington is at No. 6.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.92 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.95 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 22.27% while the Capitals defense kills off 79.76% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Washington was a 6-4 Sportsbook on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Washington at -178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Rangers were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at -153 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for PUSH bettors.
- Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
- New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- New York is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 8 games
- New York is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to New York, Wednesday, March 28
