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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers (6-1-1) take on the Washington Capitals (5-2-0) Tuesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 2-2 last season

The Rangers followed up their first regulation loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks Saturday as -282 favorites. Backup G Jonathan Quick was stellar, stopping 32 of 33 shots fired his way. LW Artemi Panarin dished his 9th assist of the season to go with his 6 goals.

The Caps snapped a 5-game winning streak with a 3-0 loss in Tampa Bay Saturday. G Charlie Lindgren stopped 18 of 21 in the snoozy game. The Caps outshot the Lightning 32-21 and went 0-for-2 on the power play. C Dylan Strome leads the team with 9 points, and 6 are via assist.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Capitals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+165) | Capitals +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (4-1-1, 2.16 GAA, .926 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (3-0-0, 3.28 GAA, .884 SV%)

Shesterkin dropped his last start 3-1 Thursday against the Florida Panthers. He was solid, stopping 26 of 29 shots along the way. The Cats started fast, scoring 2 of the 3 goals within the first 3 minutes, and the Rangers never recovered. He was 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV% last season against the Caps.

Thompson is coming off a 6-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday where he stopped 26 of 29. He is undefeated, but he has been tested, allowing 2, 5 and 3 goals in his 3 starts. He faced the Rangers once last season and was stellar. He stopped 29 of 30 in a 5-1 victory.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Rangers 1

Moneyline

The Rangers have won 5 straight meetings, including 4 straight in the Stanley Cup playoffs last year. However, their 2 trips to Washington ended up in defeat last regular season. Despite the goose egg in their last game, the Caps are hitting the back of the net with 3+ goals in every other game.

Take a shot with the CAPITALS +125.

Puck line/Against the spread

We’re taking the plus-money ML, so PASS on the puck line.

Over/Under

It sounds like an oxymoron, but I’m high on the Under here. The Rangers are 3-4-1 O/U, and the Caps are 4-3 thus far. The Rangers are on a bit of a dry spell with 3 goals in the last 2, and the Caps were blanked last game.

Take the UNDER 6 (-115).

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals meet in Game 4 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Sunday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Rangers lead 3-0

The Rangers posted a 4-1 win in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden April 21, and then scored a 4-3 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday for the only Over (5.5) result of the series. In Game 3, the Capitals were unable to protect home ice, falling 3-1 as the Rangers pushed them to the brink of elimination.

The Blueshirts have picked up 5 consecutive wins, while going 8-2-0 in the past 10 games since April 3, rolling right along. The Under is on a 5-1 run for the Rangers as goaltender Igor Shesterkin has snapped into championship form just in the nick of time.

The Capitals haven’t played poorly in this series, but the offense has mustered just 5 total goals, as Shesterkin has been a brick wall. Like the Rangers, the Capitals have been on an Under run, going low on the total at a 7-1-3 clip in the past 11 outings.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:39 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Capitals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+130) | Capitals +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (36-17-2, 2.58 GAA, .913 SV%, 4 SO in regular season) vs. Charlie Lindgren (25-16-7, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, 6 SO in regular season)

It’s hard to imagine the Rangers not riding Shesterkin in Game 4, but he was not confirmed as of early Sunday afternoon. Could they potentially use G Jonathan Quick for the close-out game, resting the starter with a cushion in the series?

Shesterkin has had it on lockdown in this series, going 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .933 SV% in the 3 outings, allowing just a single goal in 2 of the victories.

Lindgren is confirmed for the Caps, and the Lakeville, Minn., native has certainly done his part. He has allowed 11 total goals in his first full playoff series, going 0-3-0 with a 3.77 GAA and .864 SV%. While he hasn’t been nearly as sharp as Shesterkin, he has been good at times. But he hasn’t been great, and he hasn’t had very much offensive support, with the Caps posting just 1.7 goals per game (GPG) in the series.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The Rangers (-190) will cost nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk against a team with its backs against the wall.

The Capitals (+155) are likely to show some fight in what could be their last game of the season, and most likely their final game on home ice, even if they can grab a win and get the series back to New York for Game 5.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS +1.5 (-155) aren’t priced out of line as home underdogs on the puck line.

The hardest win to get is the 4th one in a series. The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers were trying to close out sweeps on Saturday and were unable to do so. The Rangers -1.5 (+130) should experience similar difficulties, as the Capitals show desperation and urgency, trying to stay alive.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the lean, but it’s only worth a half-unit play at best.

We’ve had the Under cash in 2 of 3 games in the series, including Game 3 in D.C. The Capitals offense has amassed just 5 goals in the 3 games so far, and they’re not likely to suddenly explode all over Shesterkin. The defense and goaltending must be better in Game 4, and with a lot more desperation and selling out, we should see them keep the Rangers to 3 or fewer goals. It shouldn’t be shocking to see his game tied 2-2 going into overtime to decide thing

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Friday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers control the series 2-0 after taking down the Capitals 4-3 Tuesday to cash as -281 home favorites. Four different NY players found the back of the net, while LW Alexis Lafreniere and D Erik Gustafsson each had 2 assists. The team has scored 4 goals in each of the 1st 2 games of the series.

Washington failed to cash as a +245 road underdog Tuesday. After allowing 2 goals in each of the 1st 2 periods, Washington’s comeback fell short. Three different Capitals players scored, while RW Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist. The series moves back to Washington Friday where the Capitals were 22-12-7 during the regular season.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Capitals +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Capitals +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (36-17-2, 2.58 GAA, .913 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Charlie Lindgren (25-16-7, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, 6 SO)

Shesterkin has one of the best records in the NHL and is top 10 in shutouts as well. He has allowed just 4 goals total through the 1st 2 games against the Capitals and is a large reason for the team’s success this season. His 55 games started this season is the 2nd-most in his career.

Lindgren is tied for 13th-best in the NHL for his record and SV%, and he ranks 16th in GAA. His 6 shutouts are tied for the best in the league. He has not had a hot start to the series, allowing 4 goals in each of the 1st 2 games. He has allowed 3 of fewer goals in 7 of his last 9 starts.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

BET CAPITALS (+145).

While the Capitals are down 2-0 in the series, they started to get a better read on New York in Game 2. They scored in each period, and after allowing 2 goals in each of the 1st 2 periods, they held them scoreless in the 3rd.

Returning to their home ice Friday, the Capitals are nearing a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive, and with their fans behind them, they will do just that.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better value on Washington.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-115).

The Rangers have scored 4 goals in each of their last 3 games and 3 or more in 7 of their last 9. They have allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 games.

Washington started to find its groove on offense Tuesday and will speed up the pace Friday at home. It will not win by keeping the Rangers off the board, but by outscoring their high-powered offense.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with expert NHL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (44-21-11) wrap up a 3-game road trip Sunday against the Washington Capitals (34-33-9). Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers were on the short end of a 3-2 OT loss on the road against the Buffalo Sabres Friday night. New York has had a power outage on offense in the first 2 games of the road trip, totaling just 3 goals. The Under is on a 4-1-1 run for the Blueshirts, while going 8-3-1 in the last 12 contests.

The Capitals are mathematically alive for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, but time is running out. Washington has 77 points with 6 regular-season games remaining, and it sits 7 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final playoff spot in the East.

Washington won the first 2 meetings in this series, but the Rangers exacted a little revenge with a 5-3 win on March 14.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+190) | Capitals +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (34-13-7, 2.53 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (21-24-6, 2.75 GAA, .912 SV%, 5 SO)

Shesterkin allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in Thursday’s 2-1 loss in New Jersey, but obviously he received very little offensive support. Still, he was 8-3-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .932 SV% with a SO in 11 starts in March. That includes a 28-save effort in a 5-3 win over the Caps on March 14.

Kuemper coughed up 4 goals on 33 shots in his most recent start Thursday at Tampa Bay in a 4-1 loss. He is winless in his last 3 starts, and was just 4-5-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .920 SV% in 11 March outings.

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Prediction

Rangers 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-130) have picked up 6 wins in the last 8 games when playing on a day of rest, and they’re 5-2 in the last 7 contests inside the Metropolitan Division.

The Capitals (+110) are skidding at the worst possible time, winning just once in the last 7 games, while going 1-4 in the last 5 against teams with a winning overall record.

Puck line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+190) are worth a look on the moneyline. The Capitals +1.5 (-250) are struggling mightily, while New York is smack-dab in the middle of a battle for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division.

In New York’s last 7 wins, the Rangers have won by at least 2 goals in 5 of those outings. If you like the Blueshirts to win, you should like them to cover the puck line, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games overall for the Rangers, while going 5-0-1 in the last 6 contests on the road. The Under is also 5-1 in the last 6 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

The Over has dominated for the Caps lately, but the Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 games when Washington is playing on 2 days of rest.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (33-16-9) play the final match of a 2-game road trip against the Washington Capitals (28-26-6) Saturday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers added Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues in a trade earlier in the month for added offense, but New York is still struggling to score goals. It has just 4 total scores in the past 3 games, going 0-2-1 during the skid with 3 straight Under results.

The Capitals welcomed back superstar Alex Ovechkin to the lineup, as he had been away for a few games to mourn the death of his father in Russia. He was scoreless with a minus-2 against Anaheim Thursday in a 4-2 loss as the Caps kept skidding.

Washington has dropped 6 straight games, averaging just 1.7 goals per game (GPG) during the span. The Caps are getting healthier, and/or getting players back on the ice after personal reasons away, but it isn’t resulting in wins. The Caps are on the outside of the wild-card picture in the Eastern Conference.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Capitals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+165) | Capitals +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (25-9-7, 2.59 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (16-18-4, 2.68 GAA, .913 SV%, 5 SO)

Shesterkin allowed 4 goals on just 21 shots in a 4-1 home loss against the Winnipeg Jets, snapping a personal 4-game winning streak, and a 6-game unbeaten streak in regulation. Still, in February, he has a 4-1-0 record, but a rather mediocre 3.54 GAA and .865 SV%.

Kuemper allowed 3 goals on 25 shots in a 3-1 home loss against the Detroit Red Wings last time out Tuesday. He is just 1-4-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .901 SV% in 5 February starts, and the offensive support hasn’t been great, either. The Caps have provided him with just 17 total goals of support across the previous 9 outings.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-145) are moderate favorites on the road, which is rather surprising considering they’re just 2-9 in the past 11 visits to the nation’s capital.

Still, you have to fade the Capitals (+125) until they start to snap out of their funk. This team has dropped 6 in a row, while showing no signs of picking up the pace offensively.

To make matters worse, the team just traded Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins this week, a sign the team might be throwing in the towel on the season, losing plenty of sandpaper and veteran leadership in the process.

Puck line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+165) are a bit of a risky play, as they’ve had issues lighting the lamp themselves lately. But all of the tools are there for a rebound.

And this team is 4-1 in the past 5 games when playing on a day of rest, and despite going 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, New York has still won 7 of its past 10 games overall.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (-130) definitely is a leap of faith, since both teams have been struggling offensively.

However, New York has cashed the Over in 8 of the past 11 games inside the Metropolitan Division, while going 5-1 in the past 6 Saturday games, for whatever that’s worth.

It’s a steady diet of Under results for Washington lately, so go lightly on the total. Still, eventually Washington has to snap out of its nosedive eventually, and the fact it traded 2 defensive-minded players this week might open things up more for the Rangers, too.

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (19-13-4) travel to meet the New York Rangers (19-11-5) at Madison Square Garden Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals skated into the holiday break on a 4-game win streak, and Washington has won 9 of the past 10 games overall.

This is the first of 4 regular-season meetings between these Metropolitan Division foes. The home team has won 3 straight meetings and 5 of the past 7 overall in the series.

The Rangers belted the New York Islanders 5-3 before the holiday break, and the offense is good for 40 total goals across the past 9 outings, winning 8 of those contests.

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Capitals at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Capitals +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-200) | Rangers -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

Capitals at Rangers projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (9-9-2, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (17-5-4, 2.44 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO)

Kuemper returned from a near 3-week absence due to an upper-body injury, posting a 3-2 win in overtime in Ottawa Thursday. Last season, as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, Kuemper went 2-0-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in 2 starts against the Rangers.

Shesterkin started off a little slow by his standards, but he has rounded into his Vezina Trophy form in the month of December. Shesterkin is 7-1-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .922 SV% in 9 starts in December.

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Capitals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-150) are a strong play on home ice, and the advantage is mainly due to the goaltending situation. Kuemper was good for the Capitals (+130) last time out, but he’ll need to be great to cool off the red-hot Rangers offense.

And Shesterkin has been great for the entire month of December, and Alex Ovechkin and company will be frustrated all night by Igor’s exploits.

Puck line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+150) are worth a small-unit play.

New York has won 8 of the past 9 games overall, and each of the previous 4 victories have come by 2 or more goals.

It won’t be easy, as the Capitals +1.5 (-200) have been hot lately, too, but Washington is just 2-6 in the past 8 trips to MSG, with the home team winning 10 of the past 14 in the series.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-130) might be the best play on the board.

We have 2 solid, experienced and winning tendies at both ends of the rink. The Under is 12-5 in the past 17 games overall for the Caps, while going 7-2 in the previous 9 against winning teams.

The Rangers have hit the Over in 4 of the past 5, but the Under is 2-0-2 in the past 4 meetings with the Capitals. Kuemper might not shut them down completely, but he’ll keep the damage to a minimum.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals open their 2021-22 NHL regular seasons Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Rangers vs. Capitals odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rangers added a little sandpaper this past offseason, picking up RW Ryan Reaves. He is questionable to play due to a leg injury, however. The Blueshirts won two of four appearances last season in D.C.

The Capitals were already going to be without C Nicklas Backstrom due to a hip injury, and now LW Alex Ovechkin (leg) is a huge question mark for the opener, too. Both players skated Tuesday.

Rangers at Capitals odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Capitals -133 (bet $133 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-250) | Capitals -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (16-14-3, 2.62 GAA, .916 SV%) vs. Ilya Samsonov (13-4-1, 2.69 GAA, .902 SV%)

Shesterkin showed well against the Capitals last season, going 3-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .924 SV% in his four starts. He was a .500 goalie in 18 home decisions, but he posted a 7-5-3 record with a 2.65 GAA on the road in 2020-21.

Samsonov was actually better last season on the road, too. He had a sparkling 9-1-1 record away from home, but he was just 4-3-0 in seven games at home. That’s a bit misleading, however, as Samsonov did post a strong 2.17 GAA with a .916 SV% at home, while he had a 3.01 GAA and .894 SV% on the road.

Rangers at Capitals odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Capitals 2

Money line

The RANGERS (+110) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road against the Capitals (-133), who are expected to be shorthanded. While the Rangers are just 2-8 in the past 10 trips to D.C., you can ignore that with Backstrom out and Ovie likely to join him in street clothes.

Against the spread

Rangers +1.5 (-250) is a little on the expensive side, costing you two-and-a-half times your potential return. That’s too much for a little bit of insurance. I like them straight up, and that’s the best value. AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-135) is the lean here. Again, with Backstrom out, and Ovechkin a good bet to sit out, the Caps will not be firing on all cylinders. As it stands, the Under is 27-13-4 in the past 44 meetings in D.C. The injury situation, and the trends, each point to the Under.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (15-14-4) kick off a two-game set against the Washington Capitals (22-7-4) Sunday with a noon ET puck drop at Capital One Arena. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Capitals odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Rangers at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:04 a.m. ET.

Money line: Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Capitals -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-250) | Capitals -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rangers at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (5-5-2, 2.92 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ilya Samsonov (7-1-1, 2.22 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO)

Georgiev allowed just two goals on 18 shots March 19 against the Caps, falling 2-1. That comes on the heels of a 26-save shutout March 17 in a 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. Georgiev has the hot hand right now for the Blueshirts.

Samsonov posted a shutout of the New Jersey Devils Friday, turning aside all 24 shots he faced. G Vitek Vanecek posted the win in the front end of the back-to-back with the Devils Thursday, but Samsonov will get the nod vs. the Rangers. He has allowed a total of just three goals over his previous three outings, winning two of those starts.

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Rangers at Capitals: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 3, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (-130) are a good play at home against a Rangers side which has been playing with a lot of confidence but also just played a hard-fought game in Philadelphia Saturday. The Rangers lost 2-1, and looked a bit sluggish after playing for the fifth time in nine days. Now, they have a sixth game in 10 days. That’s tough for even the most well-conditions team.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Capitals -1.5 (+200) are a tempting play at this price level, but they’re 1-3 against the Rangers +1.5 this season. Their only win over the Blueshirts was by one goal in a 2-1 victory March 19.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-105) is the best play on the board Sunday afternoon. First off, matinee games on the weekend tend to start slowly, and the Under has connected in all four of the previous meetings between these teams. Until the two clubs start ticking off Over results against each other, keep slamming the Under.

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