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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Rangers at Capitals nickname picks and predictions

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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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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